Burnham Pennsylvania Map

About Burnham, Pennsylvania

Burnham is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,744. The population density is 636.5 people per km². Burnham is located at 40.6387°N, 77.5686°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17009.

Burnham sits at the confluence of the Juniata River's gentle curves and the steadfast shoulders of Mifflin County's rolling hills. It lies 18.6 miles south-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north of Lewistown. The air here carries a certain crispness, a clear breath drawn from the surrounding woodlands that paint the slopes in shades of emerald and russet, their textures shifting with the passing seasons. The landscape, a patchwork of cultivated fields and wilder growth, offers glimpses of the slow, deliberate pulse of rural life, where the sun’s arc across the sky dictates the day’s work and the evening light lingers, casting long, softened shadows across the valley floor. The very earth feels worn smooth by generations of passage, a quiet testament to the lives lived and the stories held within its embrace. This place, Burnham, carries the echoes of its industrial past, the clang of steel and the hum of machinery once the dominant song. Though those days have largely receded, the spirit of industry, of making and building, still imbues the local economy, adapting to new ventures and the enduring strength of agriculture that defines so much of this region. The Juniata River, a constant companion, has shaped not only the physical terrain but also the character of Burnham, its waters a source of sustenance and recreation, its banks a quiet witness to the town's unfolding narrative. Small businesses, family farms, and a deep-rooted sense of community form the present-day bedrock, a continuing legacy of resilience and quiet determination.

About This Burnham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Burnham, 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 Burnham and Mifflin County.

Detailed location data for Burnham includes the ZIP code (17009), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Mifflin County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Mifflin County 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 Burnham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.