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Vandergrift Pennsylvania Map

Explore Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift.

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	Vandergrift
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Westmoreland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.602843
Longitude	-79.564767
Population	5,075
Density	1439.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	15690
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Greensburg
School District	Kiski Area School District

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About Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

Vandergrift is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,075. The population density is 1439.7 people per km². Vandergrift is located at 40.6028°N, 79.5648°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Vandergrift is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 15690.

Vandergrift reveals itself through the winding path of the Kiskiminetas River, which carves a deliberate course through the rugged terrain of the Allegheny Plateau. It lies 10.7 miles east-northeast of Lower Burrell, PA (from Lower Burrell, PA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-northeast of Allegheny Township. The landscape surrounding Vandergrift is defined by steep slopes and deep ravines, including the prominent depression known as Sugar Hollow. At dusk, the light catches the moisture rising from the riverbed, casting a soft, metallic sheen over the valley floor. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Allegheny Mountains anchor the horizon in a steady, blue-gray permanence. Residents find quiet respite in Franklin Park, a green space that provides a gentle contrast to the incline of the surrounding woodland. Those seeking larger bodies of water often look toward Beaver Run Reservoir, which sits quietly among the hills six miles away.

Vandergrift emerged as a planned industrial entity, meticulously organized to support the massive steel operations that once defined the regional economy. The layout of the streets reflects a purposeful design intended to house laborers and managers in close proximity to the sprawling mills that hummed with constant, rhythmic energy. While the heavy manufacturing landscape has shifted, the legacy of this industrial foundation remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture and the remnants of infrastructure that once fueled the local prosperity. Today, the economy has diversified, moving away from its singular reliance on the furnace to a more varied pursuit of small-scale enterprise and service. The work ethic forged in the fires of the past continues to shape the character of the people who inhabit these neighborhoods. Each generation leaves its mark on the buildings, slowly repurposing the heavy steel-era structures into new spaces for contemporary commerce.

Cultural life in Vandergrift centers on a communal identity shaped by the unique, curving street patterns originally envisioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Notable landmarks include the historic Casino Theatre, which still serves as a focal point for the performing arts and local gatherings. The town maintains a distinct atmosphere during community events, where the sound of voices carries clearly across the narrow, elevated streets. Among those who have emerged from this environment is the celebrated actor Johnny Depp, who spent a portion of his early life in the region. The pace of daily existence remains measured, defined by the changing seasons and the quiet persistence of a place that values its own specific history. Vandergrift holds to its traditions, ensuring that the legacy of its founding vision continues to influence the experience of those who walk its sidewalks today.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 140° SE
North Apollo Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 165° S
Franklin Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 235° SW
Community Park 7 (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 284° W
Nellie Bly (1864-1922) (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 177° S
The Hyde Park Foot Bridge (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 315° NW
Pennsylvania Canal (Western Division) (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 315° NW
Roaring Run Recreation Area (Private Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 150° SE
Crooked Creek Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.0 mi, 032° NE
Large Scale Systems Museum (LSSM) (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 256° W
Marshall Auditorium (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 251° W
GQT Cinemas 18 (Cinema) — 12.3 mi, 261° W
Barking Slopes Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.9 mi, 247° SW
Allegheny Islands State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 251° W
Giant Cowboy (Public Artwork) — 14.4 mi, 016° N
The Oaks Theater (Theatre) — 15.8 mi, 248° W
Bloop Museum (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 236° SW
Cooper Hall (Saxonburg Museum) (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 309° NW
Saxonburg Museum (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 309° NW
Penn Hills Cinemas (Cinema) — 16.8 mi, 235° SW
Keystone State Park (State Park) — 17.9 mi, 153° SE
Churchill Valley Greenway (Nature Reserve) — 18.1 mi, 234° SW
Coke Ovens (Historic Ruins) — 19.5 mi, 207° SW
Westinghouse Atom Smasher (Attraction) — 19.7 mi, 228° SW
In Tune With The Arts Studios (Arts Centre) — 20.0 mi, 273° W
International Museum of the Bamileke Genocide (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 237° SW

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