Elkland Pennsylvania Map

About Elkland, Pennsylvania

Elkland is a locality in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,588. The population density is 232.1 people per km². Elkland is located at 41.9862°N, 77.3108°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16920.

Elkland rests in a valley, a broad, shallow bowl carved by ancient glaciers and deepened by the persistent flow of streams that eventually feed into the Susquehanna. It lies 26.8 miles west-south-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Addison. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields, their edges softened by the encroaching woodlands that climb the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills. In the late afternoon, the light falls with a particular amber quality, catching the dust motes kicked up by slow-moving tractors and illuminating the broad leaves of cornstalks with a faint, almost ethereal glow. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle balm against the lingering chill of the northern climate. This is country where the sky feels vast and the horizon, though not far, offers a sense of quiet expanse. Elkland's story is tied to the fertile ground and the timber that once blanketed these hills. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the abundant natural resources, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance. The economy, though diversified over the years, still carries the echoes of its agricultural roots, with dairy farms and crop cultivation remaining significant. The nearby streams, once vital for powering mills, now offer quiet spots for reflection, their water cool and clear. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings facing Main Street, possesses a character of understated resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for conversation and a shared understanding of the changing seasons.

About This Elkland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elkland, 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 Elkland and Tioga County.

Detailed location data for Elkland includes the ZIP code (16920), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Tioga County (Wellsboro), and school district assignment (Northern Tioga 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 Elkland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.