Great Bend Pennsylvania Map

About Great Bend, Pennsylvania

Great Bend is a locality in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 644. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Great Bend is located at 41.9717°N, 75.7432°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18821.

Great Bend unfolds like a forgotten memory along the Susquehanna River, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 12.5 miles south-east of Binghamton, NY (from Binghamton, NY: bearing 134°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-east of Conklin. Here, the rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation and the persistent whisper of the wind through the mature oaks, cradle the valley floor. The river, a broad, slow-moving artery, reflects the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky, its surface occasionally broken by the silver flash of a leaping fish or the gentle ripple of a passing boat. The air itself carries a certain weight, a blend of damp earth from the fertile fields and the clean, sharp scent of pine from the bordering woodlands. Even the shadows that lengthen across the meadows at dusk seem to possess a unique, velvety texture, clinging to the land with a tender embrace. The history of Great Bend is as layered as the soil beneath its fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first sought sustenance and solace here. Founded by hardy settlers drawn to the river's promise and the fertile floodplain, the area’s economy has long been tied to the land, its agricultural heritage still evident in the patchwork of farms that dot the landscape. Once a vital hub for transportation, the echoes of steamboats and canal barges are now faint, replaced by the hum of modern life, though the river remains a constant, silent witness. The distinctive curve of the land that gives Great Bend its name has shaped not only its geography but also its character, fostering a sense of close-knit community where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the day.

About This Great Bend Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Great Bend, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.971745, -75.743242. 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 Great Bend and Susquehanna County.

Detailed location data for Great Bend includes the ZIP code (18821), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Susquehanna County (Montrose), and school district assignment (Blue Ridge 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 Great Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.