Cresson Pennsylvania Map

About Cresson, Pennsylvania

Cresson is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,475. The population density is 1209.7 people per km². Cresson is located at 40.4598°N, 78.5917°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16630.

Cresson sits high on the Allegheny Plateau, a place where the sky feels a little closer and the air, even in summer, carries a crispness that hints at the coming chill. It lies 11.1 miles west-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 249°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Ebensburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forests and open fields, define its immediate surroundings, their slopes carved by the steady work of unseen streams that feed into larger waterways. The land here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks, but rather a persistent, gentle rise and fall that shapes the way the light falls and the wind moves through the trees. In the quiet hours, the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird are the dominant sounds, a stark contrast to the clamor of more populous locales, lending Cresson a profound sense of peaceful detachment. The history of Cresson is deeply intertwined with the coal that once fueled a nation and the railroads that hauled it away. This was a vital artery in the industrial heartland, a place of hard work and determined people who built their lives on the bounty of the earth. The legacy of mining is etched into the very character of the place, a reminder of the industry that shaped its early growth and, in turn, influenced the development of its infrastructure and the close-knit nature of its community. While the mines have largely silenced their rumble, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency fostered by that era continues to define Cresson, a quiet strength that echoes in the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors and the enduring sense of shared heritage.

About This Cresson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cresson, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.459794, -78.591684. 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 Cresson and Cambria County.

Detailed location data for Cresson includes the ZIP code (16630), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cambria County (Ebensburg), and school district assignment (Penn Cambria 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 Cresson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.