Bolivar Pennsylvania Map

About Bolivar, Pennsylvania

Bolivar is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 411. The population density is 680.3 people per km². Bolivar is located at 40.3970°N, 79.1517°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15923.

Bolivar sprawls across a gentle rise where the Conemaugh River, a ribbon of muted silver, carves its way through rolling hills, its banks fringed with a determined green that softens the edges of the land. It lies 30.8 miles east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Blairsville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a quiet perfume that clings to the weathered clapboard homes and the stoic brick facades lining Main Street. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, spills across the landscape in broad, warm strokes, illuminating the patchwork of cultivated fields and the darker, shadowed woods that climb the inclines. A sense of patient permanence pervades Bolivar, as if the very stones of its oldest buildings have absorbed the slow, steady rhythm of the seasons. This land, once a place of industry, whispers tales of coal seams and the clang of machinery that once echoed through the valleys. Bolivar’s economy, like many in this corner of Westmoreland County, has undergone a quiet transformation, shifting from the heavy hand of mining to a more diversified, though still modest, base. The river, a constant companion, has always been more than just a picturesque element; it was a lifeline, a source of power, and a silent witness to generations of families who built their lives here. Though the grand industrial days have largely faded, a distinct local pride remains, a quiet resilience forged in the crucible of hard work and shared history, evident in the carefully tended gardens and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors.

About This Bolivar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bolivar, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.397015, -79.151699. 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 Bolivar and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Bolivar includes the ZIP code (15923), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Westmoreland County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Ligonier 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 Bolivar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.