Emerald Lakes Pennsylvania Map
Emerald Lakes, 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 Emerald Lakes, Monroe County.
Interactive Map of Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania
| City | Emerald Lakes |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Monroe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.088422 |
| Longitude | -75.419629 |
| Population | 2,716 |
| Density | 368.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania
Emerald Lakes is a locality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,716. The population density is 368.4 people per km². Emerald Lakes is located at 41.0884°N, 75.4196°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18334.
Emerald Lakes unfolds as a quiet embrace of rolling terrain, where the air carries the damp, earthy scent of pine and the distant whisper of wind through hemlock. It lies 25.5 miles south-south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 150°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-east of Sierra View. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, from the moss-carpeted floor of mature woodlands to the sun-drenched clearings that offer fleeting glimpses of the sky. Water, the lifeblood of this place, glints from numerous small ponds and streams, reflecting the deep, verdant hues of the surrounding forests, giving the impression of scattered jewels strewn across a generous, green cloth. Even on the brightest days, a certain hushed quality pervades, as if the very trees are holding their breath, their stillness a testament to the slow, deliberate pulse of the natural world. The history of Emerald Lakes is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, a story shaped by the echoes of logging and the hardy spirit of those who sought sustenance from its dense woods. Early livelihoods were carved from the timber, with mills once humming with the industry of turning felled giants into lumber, a legacy hinted at by the occasional weathered stump that emerges from the undergrowth. Today, the economy is more attuned to the gentle rhythms of tourism and small-scale agriculture, with local farms offering the bounty of the seasons, and the allure of its tranquil waters drawing visitors seeking respite. The distinctive character of Emerald Lakes is its unassuming beauty, a place where the simple act of breathing in the cool, clean air feels like a profound connection to something enduring and true.
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About This Emerald Lakes Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald Lakes, 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 Emerald Lakes and Monroe County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Emerald Lakes 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 Emerald Lakes 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. |
