Forest Pennsylvania Map

About Forest, Pennsylvania

Forest is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,780. Forest is located at 40.9248°N, 77.6892°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16823.

Forest, Pennsylvania, is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 12.7 miles north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east of Bellefonte. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, emerald hues of mature deciduous forests, dominate the horizon, their slopes often softened by a haze of morning mist that clings to the valleys like a whispered secret. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Small, clear streams, their beds paved with smooth, grey stones, meander through the woods, their gentle murmur a constant, soothing soundtrack to the rustling leaves. The light, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, almost sacred glow upon the forest floor. The history of Forest is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its woodlands and the resilience of its people. For generations, logging and the timber industry formed the backbone of its economy, shaping the very character of the place and leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical craftsmanship evident in the architecture of older homes and barns. While the era of vast, untouched forests has passed, a respect for the land persists, and many residents still find sustenance and solace in its wild embrace, whether through hunting, fishing, or simply the quiet contemplation it offers. The nearby Susquehanna River, a significant waterway in the region, once served as a vital artery for transport and trade, and its presence continues to shape the local landscape and the rhythm of life.

About This Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.924785, -77.689166. 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 Forest and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Forest includes the ZIP code (16823), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Centre County (Bellefonte), 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 Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.