Greenwood Pennsylvania Map

About Greenwood, Pennsylvania

Greenwood is a locality in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Greenwood is located at 41.1345°N, 76.4811°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16602.

Greenwood unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent, patient work of water and time, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of deciduous forests, give way to fields of cultivated earth. It lies 28.0 miles east-south-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 105°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Bloomsburg. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation, the land rising and falling in long, graceful sweeps that suggest the slow, inexorable carving of ancient glaciers and the steady flow of unseen streams. Along the valley floors, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, a fragrance that mingles with the cleaner, sharper aroma of pine needles from the higher wooded slopes. Even on the brightest days, a certain softened light seems to prevail, filtering through the canopy and lending a hushed quality to the surroundings, as if the very land breathes with a quiet, ancient respiration. The history of Greenwood is written in the quiet endurance of its agricultural heritage, a legacy sustained by generations who learned to coax sustenance from this particular stretch of Columbia County. The land’s bounty, once primarily harvested for sustenance, later found its way to broader markets, fueling a modest local economy that has always been deeply entwied with the seasons and the earth. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this valley, leaving its character intact, the echoes of past endeavors, perhaps a forgotten millrace or the faint outline of an old farmstead, whisper from the past. The distinctive charm of Greenwood lies in this unhurried rhythm, a way of life that honors the land and the continuity of its quiet existence, a place where the persistent hum of cicadas in summer and the crisp bite of autumn air are as much a part of its identity as any specific landmark.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.134529, -76.481058. 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 Greenwood and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (17222), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Columbia County (Bloomsburg), and school district assignment (Altoona 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.