Buena Vista Pennsylvania Map

About Buena Vista, Pennsylvania

Buena Vista is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 301. The population density is 205.1 people per km². Buena Vista is located at 40.2773°N, 79.7992°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15037.

Buena Vista rests at the confluence of rolling hills and the Monongahela River, a place where the land itself seems to lean into the water’s embrace. It lies 5.1 miles south-west of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 225°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south of Monroeville. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: steep, wooded slopes descend sharply towards the riverbanks, their dense foliage a vibrant green in the summer months, transforming into a fiery spectacle of ochre and crimson come autumn. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the faint, metallic tang of industry that has long been a part of Buena Vista’s character. Small, sturdy houses, many with porches that face the river, cling to the inclines, their windows catching the low-angled light that often bathes the valley in a soft, golden hue during the late afternoon. This particular bend in the Monongahela has witnessed generations of life and labor, its history inextricably linked to the industries that once thrived here. For decades, coal barges plied these waters, a constant hum of activity that defined the local economy and shaped the very rhythm of life in Buena Vista. While the heavy industry has largely receded, its legacy remains in the sturdy, practical nature of the people and the enduring sense of community that persists. Even now, remnants of the past, perhaps an old loading dock or a weathered sign, can be found along the river’s edge, quiet testaments to the hardworking spirit that built Buena Vista. The river itself, a broad, silver ribbon, continues to be a focal point, offering both scenic beauty and a connection to the larger world beyond the sheltering hills.

About This Buena Vista Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Buena Vista includes the ZIP code (15018), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment (Elizabeth Forward 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 Buena Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.