Covington Pennsylvania Map

About Covington, Pennsylvania

Covington is a locality in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Covington is located at 41.7448°N, 77.0772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16917.

Covington rests in a broad valley, where the Tioga River begins to widen, a ribbon of silver unspooling through rolling hills that rise with a steady, green incline. It lies 27.6 miles south-south-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south of Mansfield. The land here is a patchwork quilt of fertile fields, their edges softened by the encroaching woods, and the air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, has a diffused quality, bathing the landscape in a gentle, diffused glow that seems to linger on the weathered barns and the stoic faces of the ancient oaks lining the roads. The terrain suggests a place of patient growth, where nature’s hand is as evident as any human endeavor, and the quietude of the surroundings invites a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The history of Covington is tied to the rich timber stands that once dominated this region, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the sturdy character of its inhabitants. Lumber mills hummed and hissed in days past, their sawdust clouds a familiar sight, and the Tioga River itself served as a vital artery for transporting logs downstream. Though the industry has shifted, the echoes of that industrious past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the local fabric. Today, agriculture continues to hold sway, with farmers tending to crops and livestock, their efforts a modern continuation of a long-held connection to the land. There is a quiet resilience in Covington, a sense of place forged by generations who understood the demands and gifts of this particular corner of Pennsylvania.

About This Covington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Covington, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.744796, -77.07719. 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 Covington and Tioga County.

Detailed location data for Covington includes the ZIP code (16917), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Tioga County (Wellsboro), 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 Covington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.