Grassflat Pennsylvania Map

About Grassflat, Pennsylvania

Grassflat is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 474. The population density is 143.0 people per km². Grassflat is located at 41.0026°N, 78.1145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16839.

Grassflat unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the broad shoulders of Pennsylvania's Allegheny Plateau meet the deep, verdant embrace of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 19.6 miles north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Philipsburg. The terrain here is a study in patient contours, of earth worn smooth by eons of wind and water, giving way to broad valleys and the occasional sharp rise. Mature woodlands, a mosaic of oak, maple, and pine, cloak much of the land, their canopies a deep, resonant green that seems to absorb the very light of day, releasing it in a softer, more diffused glow. Small, clear streams, remnants of ancient waterways, thread their way through the valleys, their banks often lined with ferns and mosses, carrying the cool breath of the forest. The story of Grassflat is written in the coal seams and the logging trails that once crisscrossed these hills, shaping its economy and its people. For generations, the extraction of natural resources was the lifeblood of this region, a demanding work that left its mark on the very character of the place, fostering a spirit of resilience and quiet fortitude. While the roar of heavy machinery has largely faded, the echoes of that industrial past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the slower, more pastoral rhythm of life that now defines Grassflat. Today, the land itself, with its abundant wildlife and the enduring beauty of its natural features, offers a different kind of wealth, drawing those who seek solace and connection in the enduring silence of the woods and the open, star-dusted skies of rural Pennsylvania.

About This Grassflat Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Grassflat, 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 Grassflat and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Grassflat includes the ZIP code (16839), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (West Branch 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 Grassflat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.