Altamont Pennsylvania Map

About Altamont, Pennsylvania

Altamont is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 526. The population density is 219.5 people per km². Altamont is located at 40.7862°N, 76.2249°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17931.

Altamont lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the rolling hills of Schuylkill County begin their stately ascent. It lies 17.7 miles south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-west of Pottsville. The land here is a patchwork of emerald fields and darker, wooded slopes, bisected by the gentle curve of the Swatara Creek, its waters reflecting the sky in a muted, pewter hue. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like old hands, stand sentinel along the fields, their leaves rustling a soft, ceaseless dialogue with the breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, damp scent of earth and pine, a clean breath drawn from the surrounding wilderness. Even the houses, mostly modest and built of stone or clapboard, seem to settle into the landscape with a quiet, unpretentious grace, their windows catching the sun in brief, bright glints. The history of Altamont is deeply entwined with the rich veins of anthracite coal that lie beneath this very ground. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts echoed through these hills, shaping the lives and fortunes of those who called Altamont home. While the great days of heavy industry have largely receded, leaving behind a subtle imprint on the land and the character of its people, a quieter economy now thrives. Farming continues, the fertile soil yielding its bounty, and small businesses serve the needs of the residents, their storefronts displaying a steady, unassuming presence. The legacy of the coal mines, however, remains a palpable presence, a silent reminder of the grit and resilience that forged this community, its stories whispered in the wind that sweeps across the valley.

About This Altamont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altamont, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.7862, -76.224943. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Altamont and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Altamont includes the ZIP code (17931), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (Shenandoah Valley School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Altamont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.