Eau Claire Pennsylvania Map

About Eau Claire, Pennsylvania

Eau Claire is a locality in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 272. The population density is 76.6 people per km². Eau Claire is located at 41.1362°N, 79.7981°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16049.

Eau Claire rests in a fold of Butler County, where the land rises and falls like a sleeping giant's breath, its slopes cloaked in the deep green of mature trees, primarily oaks and maples that paint the autumn with fiery hues. It lies 39.4 miles north-north-east of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-south-west of Emlenton. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that seem to spill into the very edges of the small community. A quiet stillness often pervades the landscape, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a hawk circling high above the gentle contours of the terrain. Creeks, their waters clear and cool, meander through the hollows, their banks often lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, contributing to the pervasive sense of natural abundance. The history of Eau Claire is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent hum of its past as a community that once drew sustenance from the land and its resources. While agriculture played a role in shaping its early character, the shadow of a more industrial past, linked to the extraction of coal from the surrounding hills, can still be felt in the very topography, the scars of former mines subtly influencing the drainage and the subtle undulations of the land. The local economy, now more diversified, retains a connection to the natural world, with many residents finding work in industries that either support or are supported by the abundant timber and the agricultural potential of the fertile valleys. The rhythm of life in Eau Claire is one of measured progress, a steady beat that acknowledges its heritage while looking towards a future grounded in the enduring strength of its rural character.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Eau Claire includes the ZIP code (16030), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Butler County (Butler), and school district assignment (Moniteau 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 Eau Claire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.