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1. In Google Sheets, create a spreadsheet that includes these columns: County, State Abbrev, Data* and Color. If additional columns are present, a "more..." button will appear above the map when the user clicks on your custom area. • Free version has a limit of 1,000 rows; monthly contributors can map up to 10,000 rows per map
• Map data will be read from first tab in your Google Sheet; the first row must contain column headers
• If you don't have a Google Sheet, create one by importing from Excel or a .csv file
• The header of the Data column will be used as the map legend heading
• Links included in the sheet beginning with https:// will be clickable when the user clicks the map on that county
• The Color column is optional. If used, the Color column can contain any browser-supported color name or any 6-digit hex color code

2. In Google Sheets, Share your spreadsheet with Anyone with the link permissions and click the Copy link button In Google Sheets:
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* What is the Data column? The Data column is the first column in your spreadsheet other than State, County and Color, such as Salesperson in the image at right. The Data column will appear in the map legend.

NEW Automatic Heatmaps (Color-Ramped Maps): Create a heatmap (continuous color gradient) from the Data* column in your spreadsheet by specifying Color values only next to the highest and lowest Data values (leaving the rest of the Color column empty). The Data column must contain numeric values (percentages and currency values are supported).
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1. In Google Sheets, create a spreadsheet that includes these columns: Longitude, Latitude, Data* and Color. You can also map Addresses**. If additional columns are present, a "more..." button will appear above the map when the user clicks on your custom point. • Map data will be read from first tab in your Google Sheet; the first row must contain column headers
• If you don't have a Google Sheet, create one by importing from Excel or a .csv file
• Longitude and Latitude must be in decimal degrees such as -87.633, 41.854 for Chicago (note: the U.S. and western hemisphere have negative longitudes)
• The header of the Data column will be used as the map legend heading
• Links included in the sheet beginning with https:// will be clickable when the user clicks the map on that custom point
• The Color column is optional. If used, the Color column can contain any browser-supported color name or any 6-digit hex color code
• If present, the Address column must contain U.S. addresses in this format: address, city, state, ZIP Code**
• If you don't already have Longitude/Latitudes and want to build your Google Sheet interactively: As you click the map or use Search places, the Long Lat is shown above the map and you can copy/paste it into your Google Sheet

2. In Google Sheets, Share your spreadsheet with Anyone with the link permissions and click the Copy link button In Google Sheets:
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* What is the Data column? The Data column is the first column in your spreadsheet other than Lat, Long and Color, such as Name in the image at right. The Data column will appear in the map legend.

** Addresses will be converted to Latitude and Longitude so they can be mapped. Read details about mapping addresses.

NEW Automatic Heatmaps (Color-Ramped Maps): Create a heatmap (continuous color gradient) from the Data* column in your spreadsheet by specifying Color values only next to the highest and lowest Data values (leaving the rest of the Color column empty). The Data column must contain numeric values (percentages and currency values are supported).
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Cities Map

This map shows city limits near Lancaster, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Columbia, and Lititz.

See a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits map on Google Maps, check if an address is in city limits, and optionally show counties, townships and ZIP Codes. Draw, measure distance and share your interactive map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city boundaries or city lines. You can also create custom overlays and more with mapBuilder just below the map.

Find out ‘Am I In City Limits’ and ‘Is My Address In City Limits’ with this Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits checker: To find city by address, type the address into the Search places box above the map.

Quick Tips for using this Lancaster County, Pennsylvania City Limits map tool

  1. There are four ways to get started:
    • Type an address, city, etc. into the Search places box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list
    • Click the map to see the city name for where you clicked (Monthly Contributors also get Dynamic Maps)
    • Search using GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) using the Find lat long box in the top right above the map*
    • Click the Use Current Location button in the upper right corner of the map to use your current device location. Click the Use Current Location button again to automatically update your location every minute (Monthly Contributors also get an option to update continuously, shown as ◉A for Active).**
    City limits will draw and your selected city’s boundaries will be highlighted in blue. At the top of the map, the city name will appear, along with a Class code (see below for details), the area of the city in square miles, and the Latitude/Longitude for the blue pin.
  2. Check the Show labels checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to see the county name labels on this city borders map
  3. Use the SHOW OTHER LAYERS panel in the lower left corner of the map to show county lines, US civil townships and US ZIP Codes on the map, overlaid on the city map.
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* You can search using various formats of latitude longitude, including degrees, minutes and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; or decimal degrees
** The Use Current Location button will be more accurate on smartphones and other devices containing a GPS; desktop browsers typically show an approximate location

Why would you need a map with city limits or city boundaries?

As a general rule, “property within a city’s limit is subject to city taxation and city regulation, and expects city services (provided by the city government). Areas outside any city’s limit are considered to be unincorporated, and in most U.S. states they are by default regulated and taxed by the county. In others, areas outside a city’s limit fall within another type of local government, such as the civil township (a division of a county).” More details here.

Here are several example uses for city limits on Google Maps (see disclaimer):

  • Taxation Insights: Areas within city limits often have different tax structures and rates. Understanding variations in city sales tax and real estate taxes can help residents and businesses make informed financial decisions.
  • Civic Responsibilities: For residents, understanding city limits can clarify which local government’s regulations and services apply to them, from voting districts to utility services.
  • Inspecting City Boundaries Visually: Sometimes you need to see exactly where one city ends and another begins on the map. A visual city boundary map can help confirm whether a road, property, business, neighborhood or destination is inside or outside the city limits.
  • Business Opportunities: Entrepreneurs and investors can identify potential markets or underserved areas by clearly seeing where one city ends and another begins.
  • Real Estate Decisions: Potential homebuyers or renters can make informed decisions based on a property’s location relative to city limits, taking into account school districts and available services.
  • Cultural Engagement: City limits can define cultural or entertainment districts, helping visitors and locals explore and experience the unique vibes of different urban areas.
  • Tourism and Recreation: Tourists can plan trips more efficiently, distinguishing between urban adventures within city limits and excursions in surrounding regions.
  • Urban Navigation: Whether driving or walking, knowing city limits helps users understand their proximity to city centers, suburbs, or rural areas, optimizing their journey and ensuring they stay within desired boundaries.
  • Research & Urban Planning: City limits provide crucial data points for urban planners, sociologists, and geographers studying urbanization, infrastructure, and demographics.
  • Public Safety: For law enforcement and emergency services, clear city boundaries aid in jurisdictional responsibilities, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
  • Local Campaigns and Advocacy: Grassroots movements, political campaigns, and community organizers can tailor their strategies and outreach based on city boundaries.
  • Environmental Impact Studies: Researchers assessing environmental impacts can utilize city limits to focus on urban ecosystems, pollution levels, and conservation efforts.
  • Educational Context: Students and educators benefit from visualizing city limits when discussing local history, governance, and urban development.
  • Commercial Logistics: Businesses involved in delivery, transportation, or logistics can optimize routes and operations based on city boundaries.

Why was this tool created? You can only view ONE city’s boundaries at a time on Google Maps, whereas this tool incorporates a Google Maps municipal boundaries overlay so you can see a map with ALL city limits in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Census Bureau Statistics

Click the city names above the map to show the following Census demographic data for the city the blue pin is located in

Census data is available for U.S. cities, counties, civil townships and ZIP Codes.

Populations and People
Total Population
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Employment
Employment Rate
Housing
Total Housing Units
Health
Without Health Care Coverage
Families and Living Arrangements
Total Households
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania populated places *

This map shows city limits near the following Lancaster County, Pennsylvania populated places:

Place NamePlace TypePopulationPopulation Year
Lancastercity58,4412024
Manheimtownship44,4432024
East Hempfieldtownship27,2472024
Manortownship22,0622024
Warwicktownship19,4142024
East Lampetertownship18,8302024
Lancastertownship18,6852024
West Lampetertownship17,3452024
West Hempfieldtownship17,2072024
Ephrataborough13,7192024
Raphotownship12,2562024
Elizabethtownborough11,9932024
Salisburytownship11,5602024
East Cocalicotownship11,0972024
Mount Joytownship10,8362024
Penntownship10,7712024
Ephratatownship10,6932024
Columbiaborough10,3992024
Lititzborough9,7332024
Millersvilleborough9,2902024
West Donegaltownship9,1522024
Willow Streetunincorporated place9,1492020
Upper Leacocktownship8,9532024
East Donegaltownship8,7432024
West Earltownship8,4202024
Mount Joyborough8,3642024
Brecknocktownship7,7472024
West Cocalicotownship7,6002024
Leolaunincorporated place7,4652020
Providencetownship7,3052024
Earltownship7,1792024
Claytownship7,0362024
East Earltownship6,8032024
Pequeatownship6,3242024
New Hollandborough5,8002024
Paradisetownship5,7842024
Leacocktownship5,6862024
Martictownship5,1712024
Manheimborough5,0112024
Strasburgtownship4,6462024
East Petersburgborough4,6252024
Caernarvontownship4,6092024
Little Britaintownship4,1682024
Akronborough4,1232024
Maytownunincorporated place4,0982020
Coleraintownship3,9892024
Elizabethtownship3,9682024
East Drumoretownship3,9382024
Conestogatownship3,9302024
Denverborough3,7602024
Sadsburytownship3,5152024
Reamstownunincorporated place3,3672020
Conoytownship3,2902024
Barttownship3,2662024
Fultontownship3,2162024
Strasburgborough3,0992024
Brownstownunincorporated place3,0812020
Mountvilleborough3,0002024
Bowmansvilleunincorporated place2,9892020
Salungaunincorporated place2,9632020
Rothsvilleunincorporated place2,9602020
Mariettaborough2,9522024
Quarryvilleborough2,8672024
Drumoretownship2,6362024
Swartzvilleunincorporated place2,2732020
Edentownship2,2702024
Rheemsunincorporated place2,2532020
Landisvilleunincorporated place2,1962020
Gapunincorporated place2,1862020
Adamstownborough1,9602024
Clayunincorporated place1,8692020
Reinholdsunincorporated place1,7862020
Lampeterunincorporated place1,7372020
Bainbridgeunincorporated place1,5362020
Intercourseunincorporated place1,4942020
Paradiseunincorporated place1,3052020
Terre Hillborough1,2902024
Brickervilleunincorporated place1,2772020
Conestogaunincorporated place1,1632020
East Earlunincorporated place1,1132020
Christianaborough1,1002024
Fivepointvilleunincorporated place1,0902020
Blue Ballunincorporated place1,0842020
Farmersvilleunincorporated place1,0512020
Schoeneckunincorporated place1,0092020
Penrynunincorporated place9802020
Washington Borounincorporated place7212020
Hopelandunincorporated place6412020
Wakefieldunincorporated place6342020
Stevensunincorporated place6112020
Witmerunincorporated place5502020
Gordonvilleunincorporated place5232020
Soudersburgunincorporated place5232020
Bird-in-Handunincorporated place4272020
Churchtownunincorporated place4172020
Little Britainunincorporated place4062020
Falmouthunincorporated place3972020
Ronksunincorporated place3912020
Smoketownunincorporated place3902020
Goodvilleunincorporated place3882020
Kirkwoodunincorporated place3882020
Reftonunincorporated place3102020
Cambridgeunincorporated placen/an/a
Georgetownunincorporated placen/an/a
Hinkletownunincorporated placen/an/a
Rohrerstownunincorporated placen/an/a

* Important note about populations: The populated place populations above should not be added together to estimate the total population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania:
- Unicorporated places shown above are Census Designated Places (CDPs), which are unincorporated communities defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, and when a CDP lies within a township or other county subdivision, the same residents may be reflected in both totals
- In some states, township totals can also overlap with incorporated cities and towns, so some residents may be represented in both a township total and a city or town total

Selection Tools: Find Cities by radius or by drawing a line or shape

  1. Click the Selection Tools button in the lower left corner of the map
  2. – RADIUS SELECT: To find Cities within a radius, specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Point “Add a marker” tool to drop the center point of the radius.* While using the Point “Add a marker” tool, you can also use the Search places box to select Cities within a radius of an address, or use the Find lat long box to select Cities within a radius of a given latitude longitude.
    – SELECT USING A LINE OR SHAPE: To find Cities that touch a line or a shape you draw, use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished*
    – SELECT WITHIN DISTANCE OF A LINE OR SHAPE (also known as a buffer): To find Cities that are within a distance of a line or a shape you draw, first specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished*
  3. The Cities and City Limits will be highlighted and listed in a “Results from map” box below the map, where you can copy the selected Cities for use in a spreadsheet or other document
    – Optionally, keep drawing shapes to select more Cities
  4. When you are finished selecting Cities, click the “Done Selecting” button in the lower left corner of the map

* Cities will get selected if any part of the shape you draw (or applied radius or buffer) falls within the city limits

FAQs for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Cities Map

How do I show Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits on Google Maps?
This Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits map tool shows Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits on Google Maps. You can also show county lines, township boundaries and ZIP Codes on the map by checking the box in the lower left corner of the map.
Why might I need to know the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city for a given place or address?
You might need to know the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city for an address to: - determine applicable laws or regulations based on city jurisdiction - determine what Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city an address is located in or if it is in an unincorporated area - determine what county or counties a city is located in - record city information when conducting field research using GPS coordinates (see * above) - perform volunteer work based on city - perform emergency dispatch based on city - calculate the correct local city sales tax
How do I find Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city by address?
To find the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city for an address, type the address in the Search places box above this Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city limits Checker map tool. the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania city name appears near the top of the map and the blue dot shows the location of the address on the map.

Looking to show only County Boundaries on Google Maps? Here it is: County Lines.

Additional Usage Tips

  • Be sure to read the Quick Tips above on how to use this map tool
  • In the upper right corner of the map, you can switch the map between Map view (with optional Terrain), Satellite view or POI view (points of interest)
  • As you zoom in, highways, roads, streets and other map features are also shown on this City map
  • The Search places box uses a standard Google Maps geocoding engine, therefore you can type street addresses, road names, points of interest, etc. to see what city that location is part of
    – Note that typing an address will zoom in the map very close, whereas typing a city or county by itself will show you a map with a wider view
  • Because the map layers are complex, boundaries will not be shown if you are zoomed out too far
  • Search the FAQs for more detailed help

Coverage Notes

This map shows city limits near the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania populated places above.

RANDOM-COLORED city regions

Class codes shown beside the city name:
– C1: An active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent
– C2: An active incorporated place that is legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision
– C5: An active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent
– C6: An active incorporated place that partially is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent or partially coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision
– C7: An incorporated place that is independent of any county
– C8: The balance of a consolidated city excluding the separately incorporated place(s) within that consolidated government
– C9: An inactive or nonfunctioning incorporated place

City Limits depicted include the following types of incorporated places for each state

Alabama city, town
Alaska borough, city, municipality
American Samoa village
Arizona city, town
Arkansas city, town
California city, town
Colorado city, town
Connecticut borough, city
Delaware city, town, village
District of Columbia city
Florida city, town, village
Georgia city, unified government, town
Idaho city
Illinois city, town, village
Indiana city, town
Iowa city
Kansas city
Kentucky city, urban county
Louisiana city, town, village
Maine city
Maryland city, town, village
Massachusetts city
Michigan city, village
Minnesota city
Mississippi city, town, village
Missouri city, town, village
Montana city, town
Nebraska city, village
Nevada city
New Hampshire city
New Jersey borough, city, town, village
New Mexico city, town, village
New York city, village
Northern Mariana Islands village
North Carolina city, town, village
North Dakota city
Ohio city, village
Oklahoma city, town
Oregon city, town
Pennsylvania borough, city, municipality, town
Rhode Island city
South Carolina city, town
South Dakota city, town, village
Tennessee city, metropolitan government, town
Texas city, town, village
US Virgin Islands town
Utah city, town, township
Vermont city, village
Virginia city, town
Washington city, town
West Virginia city, corporation, town, village
Wisconsin city, village
Wyoming city, town

Sources

– US Census Bureau

DISCLAIMER

Accuracy and Limitations: The information provided by this map tool has been obtained from various public data sources shown in the Sources box above. These sources have varying degrees of reliability and completeness and are subject to change over time. Additionally, while the latitude and longitude values displayed by the map marker suggest a high degree of precision, you should be aware that the underlying Google Maps and source data may not reflect this level of accuracy nor precision.

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