Clarington Pennsylvania Map

About Clarington, Pennsylvania

Clarington is a locality in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Clarington is located at 41.3326°N, 79.1231°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16313.

Clarington rests in a fold of western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, where the Clarion River, a dark, sinuous ribbon, traces its way through stands of hardwood and pine. It lies 53.1 miles south of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 174°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Marienville. The air here, especially in the hush of early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean tang of pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the rough-hewn bark of ancient oaks. The terrain itself is a study in muted greens and browns, with hemlock and rhododendron crowding the steeper slopes that tumble down to the river's edge, their shadows stretching long and cool across the water as the sun begins its descent. Small clearings punctuate the dense woodland, hinting at past endeavors and the tenacious spirit of those who have called this place home. This quiet corner of Forest County was long a domain of the Seneca people before lumbermen and settlers arrived, drawn by the vast stands of timber that once blanketed the region. The Clarion River served as a vital artery for transporting logs downstream, a history echoed in the weathered remnants of old mills and the occasional, half-submerged trunk unearthed by the river's current. Today, the economy of Clarington is more subdued, a blend of small-scale agriculture, timber harvesting, and an increasing reliance on tourism drawn by the very wilderness that once defined its industrial past. The river itself, now a haven for anglers and kayakers, offers a different kind of bounty, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky and the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life in this secluded valley.

About This Clarington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarington, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.332563, -79.123094. 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 Clarington and Forest County.

Detailed location data for Clarington includes the ZIP code (15828), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Forest County (Tionesta), and school district assignment. 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 Clarington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.