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West Hempfield Pennsylvania Map

Explore West Hempfield, 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 Hempfield, Pennsylvania

How to Use This West Hempfield, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.051154
Longitude	-76.467877
Population	18,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	17512, 17522
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Lancaster

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About West Hempfield, Pennsylvania

West Hempfield is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². West Hempfield is located at 40.0512°N, 76.4679°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 17512, 17522.

West Hempfield occupies a stretch of terrain defined by the persistent, quiet movement of Shawnee Run as it cuts through the landscape. It lies 2.3 miles east-northeast of Columbia, PA (from Columbia, PA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Lancaster. The ground here rises into subtle, verdant swells that eventually look toward the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon. To the west, the expansive York Valley creates a sense of openness, grounding the earth in a fertile, ancient basin. Residents often find that the afternoon light settles heavily and golden over the fields, casting long shadows that emphasize the texture of the soil. This quiet geography invites a slower pace, where the natural incline of the land dictates the path of every road and fence line.

West Hempfield emerged from a tradition of agricultural diligence that remains etched into the character of its land use. The local economy has long balanced the yields of its productive soil with a steady transition toward modern industrial and commercial support. Early settlers recognized the value of the region’s stability, building a foundation that allowed small-scale commerce to thrive alongside traditional farming. Today, the economy remains diverse, drawing strength from a blend of logistics and skilled trade that keeps the pulse of the region steady. While the smoke of older, heavy industries has faded, the industrious spirit of the past still informs the way businesses organize their daily operations.

Life in West Hempfield maintains a distinct identity, marked by a quiet pride in the preservation of its accessible outdoor spaces. Ironville Park provides a necessary refuge for those seeking the stillness of the woods, offering a place where the air feels cooler beneath the canopy. On weekends, many residents head toward the Camp Echo Trail to traverse the paths that wind through the surrounding territory. While the pace of modern life continues to accelerate elsewhere, the people here often gravitate toward the simpler rituals of local gatherings and community events. This is a place where the legacy of the Pennsylvania Dutch country provides a subtle, enduring rhythm to the changing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fairview Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 278° W
Grubb Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 053° NE
Vilgilant Field (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 227° SW
Through the fire Studios (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 234° SW
Breezyview Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 256° W
Shad Island (Private Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 199° S
Old Trolley Line Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 275° W
Four Seasons Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 068° E
Susquehanna Riverlands (Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 214° SW
Ship Mountjoy Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 338° N
Marietta Restoration Associates (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 276° W
Susquehanna Stage (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 274° W
Mount Joy Historical Society (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 333° NW
Samuel S. Lewis State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 228° SW
Boyer Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.4 mi, 138° SE
Bounce Kraze (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 077° E
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 269° W
Phillips Museum of Art (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 092° E
Stahr Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 093° E
Mulberry Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 8.4 mi, 096° E
Curio. Gallery & Creative Supply (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 095° E
Red Raven Art Company (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 095° E
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 096° E
Demuth Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 096° E
The Lancaster Science Factory (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 092° E
Kevin Scott Boyd Stadium (Stadium) — 9.2 mi, 317° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 29.1 mi, 352° N · 110k acres

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