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Tamaqua Pennsylvania Map

Explore Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tamaqua.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tamaqua
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Schuylkill County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.804055
Longitude	-75.926617
Population	6,916
Density	279.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	18252, 18250
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Pottsville
School District	Tamaqua Area School District

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About Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Tamaqua is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,916. The population density is 279.3 people per km². Tamaqua is located at 40.8041°N, 75.9266°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Tamaqua is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 18252, 18250.

Tamaqua emerges from the rugged terrain where the Wabash Creek carves a path through the earth, marking the land with a singular, persistent purpose. It lies 11.1 miles south of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-southwest of Lansford. The landscape surrounding Tamaqua is defined by the New England Valley, which provides a sheltered corridor for the local topography to unfold. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant peaks of the Appalachian Mountains rise against the horizon like a faint, jagged promise of height. Residents often look toward the Tamaqua Reservoirs, which sit quietly just two miles away, holding the stillness of the afternoon light. Residents frequently enjoy the quiet expanse of Unknown Park, which serves as a natural anchor for the local environment.

Coal once dictated the rhythm of existence in Tamaqua, filling the morning air with the scent of industry and the sound of heavy machinery. The economy transitioned from the extraction of deep-earth resources toward a more varied landscape of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented work. Historical structures of brick and stone stand as reminders of the era when the railroad and the mines dictated the town's growth. Families here have long traded in the currency of endurance, building a life that relies on the strength of the collective rather than the fluctuations of distant markets. The local spirit reflects this transition, favoring steady progress over the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs.

Cultural life in Tamaqua centers on the preservation of a distinct identity, where the architecture of the downtown district reflects a time when craftsmanship was a primary value. The community gathers for local events that emphasize continuity, bringing neighbors together to celebrate a heritage rooted in the grit of the anthracite region. Notable landmarks, such as the historic train station, serve as functional monuments to the days when transit defined the local experience. While the town remains quiet, it is occasionally recognized as the birthplace of individuals like the famed musician Jimmy Dorsey, whose influence resonated far beyond these valley walls. Life moves with a deliberate cadence here, allowing the character of the people to remain as solid as the foundations upon which they live.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Owl Creek Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 159° S
Owl Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 185° S
Sgl 257 (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 167° S
State Game Land 257 (State Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 167° S
Coaldale POW Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 262° W
Dutch Hill Little League Field (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 262° W
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 037° NE
P&R Railroad Depot (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 260° W
Shellhamer Ice Dam (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 230° SW
Pennsylvania Performing Arts Academy (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 258° W
Sgl 227 (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 279° W
State Game Land 227 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 279° W
Philip Ginder Carved Rock (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 063° NE
Tuscarora State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 271° W
Strawberry Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 247° SW
Giant Boulder (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 059° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 8.7 mi, 163° S · 110k acres
Lehigh Gorge State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 059° NE
100 Mile View (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 070° E
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 066° NE
Galerie B (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 067° NE
Mahanoy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 273° W
Lehigh Gap Historical Society (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 090° E
Halls of Horror (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 090° E
Schuylkill County Council for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 17.1 mi, 240° SW
The Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg (Gallery) — 17.4 mi, 190° S
Minersville Area Historical Society (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 246° SW
Crystal Cave (Attraction) — 19.7 mi, 167° S

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