Foster Brook Pennsylvania Map

About Foster Brook, Pennsylvania

Foster Brook is a locality in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 942. The population density is 124.8 people per km². Foster Brook is located at 41.9751°N, 78.6172°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16701.

Foster Brook is a place where the land exhales a quiet, persistent breath of green. It lies 32.8 miles east-south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 105°T), and is situated 1.9 miles north-east of Bradford. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, rich hues of Pennsylvania's hardwoods, cradle the valley, their slopes softened by a persistent, verdant moss that seems to drink the very mist from the air. The stream itself, the namesake of Foster Brook, winds like a silver thread through the landscape, its waters carrying the cool, earthy scent of damp soil and fallen leaves. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern and the occasional flash of a darting kingfisher. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a steady, enduring grace, a testament to the slow, patient work of water and time. The history of Foster Brook is deeply entwined with the forests that surround it, a story of timber, industry, and the enduring spirit of those who worked the land. Once a hub for logging operations, the echoes of axes and the rumble of mills have long since faded, replaced by a quieter rhythm of life. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of agriculture and small businesses, with farms dotting the hillsides and community shops serving as the heart of daily interactions. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the changing seasons, a constant reminder of the natural cycles that govern this corner of McKean County. While grand landmarks are few, the true distinction of Foster Brook lies in its unassuming beauty and the palpable sense of continuity that permeates its quiet existence.

About This Foster Brook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Foster Brook, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.975063, -78.617249. 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 Foster Brook and McKean County.

Detailed location data for Foster Brook includes the ZIP code (16701), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of McKean County (Smethport), and school district assignment (Bradford 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 Foster Brook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.