Fairview Pennsylvania Map

About Fairview, Pennsylvania

Fairview is a locality in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairview is located at 42.0314°N, 80.2553°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16050.

Fairview rests in a landscape sculpted by the persistent breath of Lake Erie, its western edge often softened by the hazy, sun-drenched afternoons that linger into early autumn. It lies 5.3 miles west-south-west of Millcreek, PA (from Millcreek, PA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-north-east of Girard. Rolling terrain, a legacy of glacial action, breaks into pockets of verdant farmland and the more structured grids of residential streets, all breathing the humid, often misty air that carries the faint, briny scent of the Great Lake. The land here doesn't rise to dramatic peaks, but rather unfolds in gentle swells, punctuated by mature trees that seem to have weathered generations, their branches reaching with a quiet, patient strength. The sky above Fairview is a vast canvas, frequently painted with dramatic cloud formations that promise rain or herald the crisp, clear days of spring, and the quality of light at dusk, when it washes over the fields in hues of amber and rose, possesses a fleeting, almost melancholic beauty. The history of Fairview is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the nearby waterways, its early economy rooted in agriculture, particularly the cultivation of grapes that still carpet the hillsides in many areas. Generations have worked this land, their lives marked by the cyclical rhythms of planting and harvest, and the echoes of that agrarian past can still be felt in the enduring character of its people. While modern development has brought new industries and a growing population, a sense of continuity persists, a quiet acknowledgment of the families who first cleared the forests and tilled the earth. The presence of Presque Isle State Park, a jewel of natural beauty just a short drive away, draws visitors and locals alike to its sandy shores and wooded trails, offering a constant reminder of the ecological richness that underpins Fairview's existence. This blend of agricultural heritage and proximity to natural wonders shapes the everyday life in Fairview, fostering a community that values both its roots and the vibrant, ever-changing world around it.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.031446, -80.255341. 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 Fairview and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (17866), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Erie County (Erie), and school district assignment (Fairview 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.