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Wilson Pennsylvania Map

Explore Wilson, 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 Wilson, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Wilson, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.684402
Longitude	-75.241723
Population	8,259
Density	2760.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	15025, 18042
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Easton
School District	Wilson Area School District

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About Wilson, Pennsylvania

Wilson is a locality in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,259. The population density is 2760.9 people per km². Wilson is located at 40.6844°N, 75.2417°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wilson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 15025, 18042.

Wilson occupies a grounded position within the inland landscape of Pennsylvania, where the terrain transitions into the quiet complexity of the ridge-and-valley province. It lies 1.1 miles west-southwest of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-northeast of Bethlehem. The physical presence of Wilson remains defined by its proximity to the Lehigh River, which flows steadily just one mile away, shaping the low-lying contours of the local geography. Residents often look toward the horizon where the distant Pocono Mountains rise as a jagged, atmospheric silhouette against the shifting light of the evening sky. Only a short distance away, the Morgan Valley provides a natural depression in the land that influences the local drainage and the feel of the wind on a cooling autumn afternoon. Liberty Park serves as the immediate green lung for Wilson, offering a space where the stillness of the earth remains undisturbed by the faster pace of the surrounding region.

Industrial heritage forged the early identity of Wilson, anchoring its growth in the robust labor traditions common to this portion of the state. The economy shifted over the decades from foundational manufacturing toward a more diverse mix of small-scale commerce and service-oriented work that supports the daily needs of those living here. Workers once looked to the heavy industries that defined the broader regional corridor, but today Wilson maintains a quieter economic pulse that relies on regional connectivity and local enterprise. The history of the area is written in the brick and mortar of its older structures, which stand as functional reminders of the families who settled here to build lives around the proximity of the Lehigh River. Even as the nature of labor evolves, the town retains a sense of purpose that feels linked to the hard-working legacy of its predecessors.

Cultural life in Wilson moves at a deliberate speed, reflecting a regional character that values neighborliness and the preservation of shared spaces. Liberty Park acts as a focal point for public life, hosting gatherings that bring the residents of Wilson together during the changing seasons. The local atmosphere is colored by the influence of the nearby Green Pond, a quiet body of water that offers a place for reflection away from the main thoroughfares. While the area is not defined by individual celebrity, it shares in the broader cultural heritage of Pennsylvania, where a modest pride in one's surroundings remains the standard. The way the light catches the brick facades at dusk suggests a place that is comfortable in its own skin, prioritizing the rhythms of daily existence over the clamor of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Two Rivers Trailway (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 243° SW
Bob Rute Field (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 356° N
Hugh Moore Historical Park, Delaware & Lehigh Trail (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 126° SE
Hackett Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 360° N
Delaware Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 141° SE
AR Workshop (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 041° NE
Asante Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 314° NW
Brick + Mortar Design Studio (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 042° NE
Dr. Traill Green Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 059° NE
Dam Vista (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 187° S
Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 075° E
The Journey Home (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 078° E
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 064° NE
Weiss Theater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 067° NE
Larry Holmes Statue (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 079° E
Transcendence (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 059° NE
Lehigh Canal Chain Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 190° S
Delaware River Railroad Excursions (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 083° E
Island Park (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 195° S
Warren Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 066° NE
Regal Northampton Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 316° NW
Alpha Grasslands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 121° SE
Delaware River Access State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 139° SE
Lipkin Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 259° W
The Artsy Palette (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 077° E
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.3 mi, 348° N · 11k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.5 mi, 345° N · 110k acres

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