Cross Fork Pennsylvania Map

About Cross Fork, Pennsylvania

Cross Fork is a locality in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Cross Fork is located at 41.4834°N, 77.8144°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17729.

Cross Fork is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet hollow cradled by the steep, forested slopes of the Pennsylvania Wilds. It lies 45.4 miles west-north-west of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 11.3 miles north-north-west of Renovo. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant, subtle perfume. The few buildings that comprise Cross Fork huddle close to the narrow ribbon of road, their weathered siding a testament to the long, cold winters and the relentless march of seasons. The Kettle Creek, a lively, clear-water stream, rushes past, its constant murmur the dominant sound, a liquid counterpoint to the rustle of leaves high in the hemlocks and oaks. Even on a bright afternoon, a certain shadowed stillness pervades, as if the very light itself is filtered through a thousand years of unbroken forest. The history of Cross Fork is inextricably linked to the logging industry that once defined this remote corner of Potter County, a time when the roar of saws and the rumble of timber-laden wagons echoed through these valleys. Though the great forests were largely felled, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet determination in the faces of the people who still call Cross Fork home. Today, its economy is a more modest affair, sustained by a scattering of small businesses and the growing allure of the surrounding wilderness for hunters, anglers, and those seeking refuge from the clamor of the modern world. The old railroad grade, now a popular trail, serves as a tangible reminder of the past, a scar on the landscape that now invites exploration, leading deeper into the wild heart of Pennsylvania.

About This Cross Fork Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cross Fork, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.4834, -77.814436. 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 Cross Fork and Potter County.

Detailed location data for Cross Fork includes the ZIP code (17729), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Potter County (Coudersport), 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 Cross Fork is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.