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West Hazleton Pennsylvania Map

Explore West Hazleton, 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 West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

How to Use This West Hazleton, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	West Hazleton
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Luzerne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.968339
Longitude	-76.012651
Population	5,163
Density	1262.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18202
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Wilkes-Barre
School District	Hazleton Area School District

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About West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

West Hazleton is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,163. The population density is 1262.5 people per km². West Hazleton is located at 40.9683°N, 76.0127°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Hazleton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18202.

West Hazleton occupies a firm position upon the rugged, elevated terrain that defines this inland portion of the Commonwealth. It lies 1.1 miles west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 6.5 miles southwest of Freeland. The Cranberry Creek marks the local topography, carving a path through the earth that serves as a quiet reminder of the persistent flow of water across these inland plains. Only a mile distant, the stillness of Lake Irena offers a reflective surface that catches the low, amber light of a fading afternoon. On the horizon, the Pocono Mountains appear as a soft, violet suggestion against the sky, grounding the view in a sense of vast, geologic permanence. Residents often gather at the 5th Street Playground, where the simple geometry of the landscape provides a backdrop for the everyday movements of the day.

Industrial ambition once fueled the growth of West Hazleton, drawing upon the deep anthracite memory that lingers in the soil and the architecture of the region. The economy has transitioned from the heavy extraction that defined the earliest labor to a more diverse landscape of small-scale manufacturing and local commerce. This shift reflects a broader resilience found in the Pennsylvania spirit, where the transition from coal-driven industry to modern trade has been met with quiet, steady persistence. The Hells Kitchen basin, six miles away, remains a stark, natural feature that echoes the rugged, unyielding character of the surrounding land. Even as the nature of work evolves, the physical remnants of the past remain visible in the brick facades and the sturdy, utilitarian layout of the streets.

West Hazleton possesses a cultural character shaped by the steady, measured pace of life that defines these inland ridges. The community finds points of connection in local gatherings and the shared history of its people, who maintain a quiet pride in their daily contributions to the region. While the grander heights of Tomhicken Falls are eight miles away, the beauty of the area is found in the smaller, intimate details of the landscape, such as the way the air cools as the sun dips behind the western ridges. Notable figures have emerged from this region, including the legendary musician Joe Madden, whose influence continues to resonate within the wider American consciousness. Life here moves with a deliberate, honest rhythm, favoring the authenticity of long-standing social bonds over the fleeting distractions of more crowded, urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Valmont Bog Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 185° S
Valmont Bog Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 185° S
Forest Road Community Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 031° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 021° N
Hazelton City Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 095° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 095° E
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 317° NW
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 033° NE
Sugarloaf Massacre Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 307° NW
National Shrine of the Sacred Heart (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 066° NE
Butler Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 115° SE
Catawissa Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 187° S
Penrose Swamp Barrens (State Resource Management Area) — 5.8 mi, 105° E
Nescopeck State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 034° NE
Sgl 141 (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 130° SE
Lehigh Gorge State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 092° E
Pennsylvania Performing Arts Academy (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 169° S
Mahanoy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 212° SW
Shellhamer Ice Dam (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 168° S
Berwick Historic Society (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 298° NW
Giant Boulder (Viewpoint) — 13.4 mi, 124° SE
Strawberry Playhouse (Theatre) — 13.9 mi, 185° S
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation (Arts Centre) — 15.8 mi, 117° SE
Galerie B (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 117° SE
100 Mile View (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 119° SE
The Big Cow (Attraction) — 19.4 mi, 022° N
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 20.1 mi, 018° N
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (Cinema) — 20.2 mi, 019° N
The Mary Stegmaier Mansion (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 019° N
Ashland Historical Society (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 233° SW

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