Bigler Pennsylvania Map

About Bigler, Pennsylvania

Bigler is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Bigler is located at 40.9848°N, 78.3064°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16825.

Bigler rests in a fold of Clearfield County, where the land rises and dips with a quiet persistence, cloaked in the deep greens of Pennsylvania's Appalachian foothills. It lies 26.8 miles west-north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 300°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of Clearfield. The air here carries the cool, damp scent of pine needles and rich earth, especially after a rain, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oak and maple, paints shifting patterns on the winding roads and the scattered homes, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain. The surrounding hills, ancient and worn, provide a constant, silent backdrop, their slopes a patchwork of dense forest and occasional clearings that hint at past endeavors. This corner of Clearfield County, once shaped by the relentless pursuit of coal, still bears the echoes of that industry, though its present economy leans more towards the resilience of small businesses and a connection to the land. The legacy of mining is not a loud pronouncement but a quiet undercurrent, seen in the stoic faces of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. The nearby Susquehanna River, a ribbon of silver threading through the broader landscape, offers a peaceful counterpoint to the ruggedness of the hills, its banks a favored spot for quiet contemplation or the simple pleasure of watching the water flow. Bigler, in its unassuming way, embodies a particular brand of Pennsylvanian character – a blend of hard work, a deep respect for nature's enduring power, and a community spirit that holds fast against the passage of time.

About This Bigler Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bigler, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.984779, -78.306405. 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 Bigler and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Bigler includes the ZIP code (16825), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (Clearfield Area 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 Bigler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.