Brockway Pennsylvania Map

About Brockway, Pennsylvania

Brockway is a locality in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,191. The population density is 666.1 people per km². Brockway is located at 41.2492°N, 78.7995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15824.

Brockway lies cradled by the rolling hills of Jefferson County, a landscape etched by the patient work of water and time. It lies 54.7 miles north-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Du Bois. Here, the terrain rises and falls with a gentle insistence, draped in a tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and whisper with the rustle of new growth in spring. Small creeks, their waters clear and cool, murmur their way through the valleys, feeding into larger waterways that have shaped the very contours of the land. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the cooler months, a testament to its position deep within the Allegheny Plateau, and the quality of light here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casts long, softened shadows that imbue the surrounding forests with a deep, almost tangible sense of peace. The history of Brockway is a story woven from industry and resilience, its origins tied to the abundant natural resources that once drew settlers to this region. Timber, coal, and later, glass manufacturing, formed the backbone of its economy, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy buildings and a pragmatic, hardworking spirit among its people. The echoes of those bygone industries can still be felt, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a reminder of the generations who toiled to build Brockway. While the landscape itself is the primary attraction, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation amidst its wooded slopes and winding streams, the enduring character of its residents, shaped by this particular corner of Pennsylvania, is what truly defines Brockway.

About This Brockway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brockway, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.249228, -78.799474. 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 Brockway and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Brockway includes the ZIP code (15824), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Jefferson County (Brookville), and school district assignment (Brockway 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 Brockway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.