Altamont Pennsylvania Map
Altamont, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Altamont, Schuylkill County.
Interactive Map of Altamont, Pennsylvania
| City | Altamont |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.7862 |
| Longitude | -76.224943 |
| Population | 526 |
| Density | 219.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Altamont Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Altamont, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Altamont is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Altamont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
