Blue Knob Pennsylvania Map
Blue Knob, 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 Blue Knob, Blair County.
Interactive Map of Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
| City | Blue Knob |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Blair |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.354519 |
| Longitude | -78.553628 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 30.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
Blue Knob is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 29. The population density is 30.5 people per km². Blue Knob is located at 40.3545°N, 78.5536°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15946.
Blue Knob rises from the earth, a stoic sentinel of ancient stone and verdant growth. It lies 14.1 miles south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-south-west of Penn Farms. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp soil, a cool balm even in the height of summer, a testament to its elevation. Rolling slopes, cloaked in deciduous forests that blaze with fiery hues in autumn, give way to steeper, more rugged terrain as one ascends. Streams, born from hidden springs, tumble down ravines, their voices a constant murmur beneath the rustle of leaves. The sky above Blue Knob often wears a dramatic palette, from the soft blush of dawn to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, painting the rugged landscape with fleeting beauty. The history of Blue Knob is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet perseverance of its people and the land itself. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and the rich, if challenging, soil, carved out a life here, their efforts a subtle echo in the cleared patches and stone walls that still dot the hillsides. For generations, logging and small-scale farming sustained the local economy, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the woods. Today, the allure of Blue Knob lies in its natural splendor, drawing visitors seeking respite and adventure, from the slopes of its ski resort to the trails that wind through its protected areas, a quiet continuation of its enduring appeal.
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About This Blue Knob Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Blue Knob, 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 Blue Knob and Blair County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Blue Knob 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 Blue Knob 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. |
