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West York Pennsylvania Map

Explore West York, 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 York, Pennsylvania

How to Use This West York, Pennsylvania Map

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

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.

CityWest York
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyYork County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude39.952598
Longitude-76.751357
Population5,094
Density3746.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code17404
Area Code215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County SeatYork
School DistrictWest York Area School District

About West York, Pennsylvania

West York is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,094. The population density is 3746.3 people per km². West York is located at 39.9526°N, 76.7514°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West York is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 17404.

West York anchors itself firmly upon the landscape, defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Codorus Creek. It lies 1.4 miles west-southwest of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east-southeast of Weigelstown. The terrain surrounding West York reflects the broader character of the region, where fertile earth meets the subtle shifts of an inland topography. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, providing a constant, muted boundary to the day. The local environment is further defined by the presence of Bantz Park and Odeon Field, which serves as a necessary expanse of green space for those residing in the vicinity. During the evening, the light catches the water of the Codorus Creek, turning the stream into a ribbon of pale silver that cuts through the quiet geometry of the streets.

West York grew from the industrious spirit of Pennsylvania, evolving from early agricultural roots into a hub of manufacturing and production. The local economy has long been tethered to the rhythmic output of factories and small-scale industry, creating a legacy of skilled labor that persists in the workshops and warehouses of the district. Many residents find employment in the diverse manufacturing sectors that have become the bedrock of the local economy, moving goods across the state with reliable consistency. This dedication to craft mirrors the broader history of the region, where the necessity of production dictated the growth of every block and intersection. Even as methods have modernized, the industrious character of West York remains visible in the sturdy brickwork and functional architecture that defines the streetscape.

Cultural life in West York moves with a deliberate, steady cadence that values community and the preservation of shared public spaces. Bantz Park and Odeon Field acts as a focal point for gatherings, where the seasonal change is marked by the activities of families and neighbors. The proximity to the Dunkard Valley offers a sense of geographic depth, reminding those who live here of the vast, rolling expanse that lies just beyond the immediate reach of the borough. While the area maintains a modest profile, it shares the deep-seated traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, visible in the local preference for reliability and straightforward hospitality. The quietude of the surroundings, punctuated by the occasional sound of transit, provides a distinct atmosphere that lingers long after the sun dips behind the distant ridges.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Bantz Park and Odeon Field (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 121° SE
  • Farquhar Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 025° NE
  • Noonan Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 012° N
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 005° N
  • Gen. Wayne Headquarters (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 061° NE
  • Creative York (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 059° NE
  • Marketview Arts (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 057° NE
  • York and York County World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 062° NE
  • Continental Treasury (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 061° NE
  • The Tinker (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 057° NE
  • Top of York (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 143° SE
  • End of the Line (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 271° W
  • South York Cinemas 4 (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 111° E
  • Memorial Flag Pole (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 035° NE
  • Old Trolley Station (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 229° SW
  • Susquehanna Riverlands State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 036° NE
  • Gifford Pinchot State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 318° NW
  • Hex Murder House (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 152° SE
  • Susquehanna Stage Company (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 055° NE
  • Marietta Restoration Associates (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 055° NE
  • Through the fire Studios (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 067° NE
  • House of Oddities (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 029° NE
  • Eichelberger Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 16.1 mi, 231° SW
  • Kevin Scott Boyd Stadium (Stadium) — 16.2 mi, 033° NE
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 21.1 mi, 304° NW · 110k acres

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About This West York Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West York, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 39.952598, -76.751357. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for West York includes the ZIP code (17404), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (West York Area School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.