East Vandergrift Pennsylvania Map
East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Vandergrift, Westmoreland County.
Interactive Map of East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
| City | East Vandergrift |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.598121 |
| Longitude | -79.561156 |
| Population | 631 |
| Density | 1631.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
East Vandergrift is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 631. The population density is 1631.4 people per km². East Vandergrift is located at 40.5981°N, 79.5612°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15629.
East Vandergrift rests in a valley carved by the Kiski River, its landscape a gentle sweep of hills that cradle the town. It lies 12.0 miles north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east of Allegheny Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, almost tangible humidity, a remnant of the river’s breath and the thick green canopy that spills down from the surrounding slopes. Older homes, with their sturdy porches and well-tended gardens, seem to lean into the hillside, their windows reflecting the passing clouds. The terrain is a study in contrasts: the broad, slow-moving river at its feet and the steeper, wooded inclines that rise on either side, creating a sense of both enclosure and expansive, sky-filled views when one crests a rise. The history of East Vandergrift is deeply entwined with the steel and coal that once fueled this region. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the blast furnaces and the subterranean darkness of the mines, a legacy that still whispers in the sturdy, brick architecture of its older buildings and the resilience of its people. While those industries have largely receded, a different kind of industriousness persists, a quiet commitment to community and the steady hum of local businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. The Kiski River, though no longer a highway for barges, remains a constant presence, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and offering a timeless backdrop to the unfolding lives of East Vandergrift.
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About This East Vandergrift Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of East Vandergrift, 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 East Vandergrift and Westmoreland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for East Vandergrift is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct East Vandergrift is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
