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West Mifflin Pennsylvania Map

Explore West Mifflin, 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 Mifflin, Pennsylvania

How to Use This West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.357667
Longitude	-79.905397
Population	19,589
Density	532.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	15122, 15123
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Pittsburgh
School District	West Mifflin Area School District

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About West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

West Mifflin is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 19,589. The population density is 532.0 people per km². West Mifflin is located at 40.3577°N, 79.9054°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Mifflin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 15122, 15123.

West Mifflin occupies a rugged expanse of the Allegheny Plateau where the land rises in deliberate, muscular folds toward the distant, hazy blue of the Allegheny Mountains. It lies 1.1 miles north of McKeesport, PA (from McKeesport, PA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.7 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The local topography is defined by the proximity of the Monongahela River, which carves a deep, industrial groove through the earth just one mile away. Residents often walk the paths of the Kansas Playground, a local space that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. To the south, the terrain dips into the quiet shadows of Boston Hollow, creating a sharp contrast to the plateau’s high, wind-swept ridges. The light here at dusk settles heavily on the brickwork, casting long, somber shadows that seem to hold the weight of the coming evening.

West Mifflin emerged from the industrious spirit of the region, where the economy was long dictated by the relentless pulse of steel production and heavy manufacturing. These industries once shaped the very marrow of the labor force, leaving behind a resilient, pragmatic culture that values the steady work of the hand and mind. While the smoke of the great furnaces has thinned, the heritage of those mills remains a quiet ghost in the architecture of the older streets. Modern commerce and logistics have since taken root, diversifying the economic life of West Mifflin and replacing the roar of the blast furnace with the hum of a more service-oriented trade. The local character is tempered by this transition, reflecting a people who remain anchored to the grit of their past while navigating the shifting tides of contemporary industry.

Cultural life in West Mifflin is marked by a deep-seated appreciation for communal gatherings and the endurance of long-standing local traditions. The proximity of B Y Recreational Park Lake offers a sanctuary for those seeking a moment of stillness amidst the brisk pace of daily life. Notable for its role in regional entertainment, the area hosts visitors from across the state who come to experience the thrill of its famous amusement park. While the Monogahela Incline remains a distant point of interest nine miles away, the identity of the people is tied more closely to the immediate, tangible landscape of their own neighborhood. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary athlete Dan Marino stands as a figure recognized for his significant contributions to professional sports. These threads of history, recreation, and personal achievement weave together to define the distinct, unpretentious spirit of the people who call this place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ballfield (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 314° NW
Fleetwood Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 215° SW
The Sail (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 084° E
West Mifflin Community Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 071° E
Ball Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 009° N
McKeesport War Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 102° E
Fountain;John F. Kennedy Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 101° E
Hays Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 323° NW
Glitterbox Theater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 353° N
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 014° N
Church Arcade (Theme Park) — 3.3 mi, 072° E
South Hills Dance Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 253° W
Shade Sisters Dance (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 268° W
Carrie Blast Furnace Number 6 and 7 (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 012° N
Spaceballs The Unauthorized Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 084° E
Westinghouse Atom Smasher (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 042° NE
The Manor (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 351° N
Pittsburgh Yarn Company (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 007° N
International Museum of the Bamileke Genocide (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 011° N
Car & Carraige Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 002° N
South Park Game Preserve (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.2 mi, 237° SW
Pittsburgh Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 331° NW
University Art Gallery (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 338° N
Point State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 316° NW
Raccoon Creek State Park (State Park) — 25.6 mi, 293° NW

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