Forestville Pennsylvania Map

About Forestville, Pennsylvania

Forestville is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Forestville is located at 40.6923°N, 76.3013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17901.

Forestville rests in a landscape of gentle inclines and shadowed hollows, where the rolling hills of Schuylkill County begin their slow descent towards the broader valleys. It lies 25.0 miles north-north-east of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Pottsville. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp coolness drawn from the nearby woodlands and the persistent whisper of the Swatara Creek as it winds its way through the terrain. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting mosaics on the forest floor. The houses of Forestville are a scattering of sturdy, practical structures, many bearing the patina of decades, their porches often adorned with the quiet industry of potted plants and the occasional weathered rocking chair. The history of Forestville is inextricably linked to the earth it occupies, its early days shaped by the exploitation of the region's rich coal seams and the tenacious spirit of those who worked them. Though the deep mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy remains in the stoic character of the community and the subtle shifts in the land’s contours. The local economy, once dominated by heavy industry, has found a new footing in smaller enterprises and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Forestville, drawing visitors who seek solace in its quietude and the chance to explore the adjacent state game lands. The Swatara Creek, a constant companion, offers a placid beauty that belies its historical role in transporting goods, now serving as a tranquil artery for kayakers and anglers under a sky that often bleeds into hues of lavender and rose at dusk.

About This Forestville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forestville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.692311, -76.301338. 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 Forestville and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Forestville includes the ZIP code (16035), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (Minersville 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 Forestville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.