Cross Keys Pennsylvania Map

About Cross Keys, Pennsylvania

Cross Keys is a locality in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cross Keys is located at 40.3579°N, 77.7036°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16635.

Cross Keys unfolds itself as a quiet confluence of rolling terrain and patient agriculture. It lies 31.2 miles south-south-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Mount Union. The land here, a muted symphony of greens and browns that shift with the seasons, slopes gently towards the Susquehanna River, its broad, unhurried flow a constant presence. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by weathered barns that stand like sentinels against the vast Pennsylvania sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of the working landscape. The houses, mostly modest and sturdy, are often set back from the road, their porches offering a view of the quiet diligence that defines life in Cross Keys. The history of Cross Keys is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Juniata County. For generations, families have worked this fertile soil, cultivating crops and raising livestock, their livelihoods tied to the predictable rhythms of the sun and rain. The local economy, while not bustling, remains anchored in this tradition, with small farms and related businesses forming the backbone of the community. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very land itself—its contours shaped by plow and pasture—tells a story of enduring resilience. The nearby Susquehanna River, a vital artery in the region's development, has long facilitated the transport of goods and offered a source of sustenance, its waters reflecting the ever-changing light of a place that has learned to thrive on quiet persistence.

About This Cross Keys Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cross Keys, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.357858, -77.703603. 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 Keys and Juniata County.

Detailed location data for Cross Keys includes the ZIP code (18902), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Juniata County (Mifflintown), and school district assignment (Hollidaysburg Area 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 Cross Keys is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.