Luzerne County Map, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County Map Collection
We allow you to use our Luzerne County map. Attribution is required.
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania, part of the Wyoming Valley. Wilkes-Barre is the county seat. It’s an old coal town that’s seen better days but keeps on ticking.
The area has a tough history. Remember the Knox Mine Disaster? That happened here. But folks are always looking for ways to move forward.
The Pocono Mountains are right next door, bringing in the tourists. Ricketts Glen State Park is a real stunner. Waterfalls galore. Finally, Mohegan Sun Pocono’s a big draw for gamblers. And hey, the birthplace of the first Planters Peanuts store? That’s right here in Wilkes-Barre.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Luzerne County |
| County Seat | Wilkes-Barre |
| Population | Approximately 324,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Kingston, Pittston, Nanticoke, Forty Fort |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 81, Interstate 80, Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike), U.S. Highway 11 |
| FIPS Code | 42-079 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 907 square miles (891 sq mi land, 16 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Carbon County (Southeast), Columbia County (West), Lackawanna County (Northeast), Monroe County (East), Schuylkill County (South), Sullivan County (Northwest), Wyoming County (North) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41°11’N, 75°59’W |
| Etymology | Named after Chevalier de la Luzerne, a French diplomat |
| Major Landmarks | Mohegan Sun Arena, Ricketts Glen State Park, Seven Tubs Nature Area, Steamtown National Historic Site |
| Website | Luzerne County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Luzerne County Topographic Map
This is a county of high ridges and deep valleys. The Susquehanna River cuts right through the middle, surrounded by lowlands. Beyond that, the land rises quickly. In the north and south, ridgelines form long, forested walls.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Luzerne County Road Map
Luzerne County’s highways follow the terrain, not the compass. Roads twist around mountains and run along the Susquehanna River. With our zoom tool, you can track every bend, bypass, and interstate highway.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Luzerne County Satellite Map
Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns light up the center in gray and white. The river curves sharply through it, dividing the map into two sections. Dense forests fill in the rest. This is especially true along the mountains, while farms and scattered homes show up in the valleys.
OUTLINE MAP
Luzerne County Blank Map
Luzerne County has an uneven, sprawling shape with lots of angles. The western and northern borders are jagged and irregular. It doesn’t touch another state, and is completely within Pennsylvania.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Luzerne County:
Pennsylvania County Map
Pennsylvania’s 67 counties contains steel city lights, Amish country backroads, and Pocono mountain escapes. Mileage may vary, but the stories won’t.