Taylor Pennsylvania Map

About Taylor, Pennsylvania

Taylor is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,265. The population density is 464.7 people per km². Taylor is located at 41.3948°N, 75.7066°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18517.

Taylor rests in a valley cupped by the rolling hills of Lackawanna County, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, persistent rhythm. It lies 2.5 miles west-south-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west-south-west of Dunmore. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of woods that cling to the slopes, a green presence that softens the edges of the built environment. Houses, many with porches that seem to exhale the day's warmth, huddle together along streets that follow the contours of the terrain, suggesting a community that has grown organically, responding to the land's embrace. The sunlight, when it breaks through the overcast skies common to this region, can cast a diffused, almost watery glow on the weathered brick and clapboard, lending a quiet, introspective character to the streets. The history of Taylor is deeply etched into its very ground, a story told in the echoes of industry and the persistence of its people. Once a vital hub for coal mining, the veins of that past are still visible, not in active operations, but in the very shape of the land and the resilient spirit of its residents. The local economy, while diversified from its mining roots, still carries the imprint of hard work and self-reliance, a legacy that informs the steady pace of life in Taylor. Children still learn about the anthracite heritage in school, a constant reminder of the grit and determination that built this place, while modern businesses now strive to create new opportunities, weaving a fresh narrative into the enduring fabric of the community.

About This Taylor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Taylor, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Taylor and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Taylor includes the ZIP code (15148), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Riverside School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Taylor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.