Clarks Summit Pennsylvania Map

About Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,073. The population density is 1232.0 people per km². Clarks Summit is located at 41.4887°N, 75.7085°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18411.

Clarks Summit rises from the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a place where the forest seems to press in close, its verdant canopy softening the edges of the sky. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-west of Dunmore. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and winding valleys, a landscape shaped by glaciers and time, where streams, like silver threads, trace their way through dappled woods and past fields that catch the afternoon sun. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a refreshing breath that seems to invigorate the very spirit of the land. Even in the heart of the borough, the proximity to nature is palpable; the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird are never far from earshot, providing a constant, subtle reminder of the wild beauty that surrounds Clarks Summit. The history of Clarks Summit is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the burgeoning railroad industry that once made this region a vital crossroads. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant timber, established a community that grew alongside the tracks that crisscrossed the landscape, carrying goods and people to distant horizons. Today, while the echoes of those iron horses may have faded, the legacy of industry and ingenuity persists, manifesting in a vibrant local economy that balances retail services with a growing presence in professional sectors. Clarks Summit, though perhaps not a destination for grand monuments, possesses a quiet charm, a distinct character forged in the resilience of its past and the enduring appeal of its verdant, hilly setting.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarks Summit, 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 Clarks Summit and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Clarks Summit includes the ZIP code (18411), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Abington Heights 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 Clarks Summit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.