Falls Creek Pennsylvania Map

About Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Falls Creek is a locality in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,220. The population density is 449.1 people per km². Falls Creek is located at 41.1451°N, 78.8045°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15840.

Falls Creek lies in a valley where the land begins to swell into the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. It lies 48.3 miles north-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 334°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north-west of Du Bois. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, from the flatter stretches along the creek bed, where the water murmurs over smooth stones, to the steeper inclines that rise abruptly, cloaked in mature deciduous forests. During the late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, casts long, ethereal shafts that seem to illuminate the very air, giving the shadows a depth and richness that speaks of ancient woods. The creek itself, a modest but persistent ribbon of silver, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often softened by a thick growth of ferns and mosses, a testament to the constant, gentle moisture that permeates this region. The history of Falls Creek is deeply entwined with the industries that once defined this part of Jefferson County. Once, the air here might have been thick with the scent of coal smoke and the clang of machinery, as mining and timber operations were the lifeblood of the community. Though those days are largely past, the legacy remains, a quiet undercurrent in the present-day character of Falls Creek. The local economy now leans more towards smaller enterprises and the natural resources that the surrounding land continues to offer, from agricultural pursuits to recreational opportunities. The rhythm of life in Falls Creek is unhurried, a steady beat that echoes the slow, deliberate flow of the creek and the enduring presence of the wooded hills.

About This Falls Creek Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Falls Creek, 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 Falls Creek and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Falls Creek includes the ZIP code (15840), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Jefferson County (Brookville), and school district assignment (DuBois Area 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 Falls Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.