Equinunk Pennsylvania Map

About Equinunk, Pennsylvania

Equinunk is a locality in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Equinunk is located at 41.8559°N, 75.2238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18417.

Equinunk rests in the embrace of the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, where the Delaware River carves a serpentine path, its broad, dark waters reflecting the deep green of the surrounding forests. It lies 38.3 miles north-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-south-east of Hancock. The landscape here is a study in soft contours and dense woodlands, punctuated by occasional clearings where fields, often lying fallow, hint at past cultivations. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a mixture of decaying leaves and the rich loam of the valley floor. The houses, many of them weathered clapboard or sturdy stone, seem to settle comfortably into the terrain, their porches offering quiet observation posts for the slow procession of days. The history of Equinunk is bound to the river that shapes its western edge, a vital artery for early trade and settlement. Logging was once a significant industry, the plentiful timber of the region floated downstream to markets, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the quiet persistence of the remaining families. Today, the economy of Equinunk is a more diffuse affair, with many residents commuting to larger centers or finding sustenance in small-scale agriculture and the quiet hum of local businesses. The river remains a focal point, not for commerce, but for recreation, its banks a popular spot for fishing and the occasional quiet contemplation of the water's endless journey.

About This Equinunk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Equinunk, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.855921, -75.223783. 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 Equinunk and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Equinunk includes the ZIP code (18417), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Wayne County (Honesdale), and school district assignment. 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 Equinunk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.