Greenwood Pennsylvania Map

About Greenwood, Pennsylvania

Greenwood is a locality in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Greenwood is located at 39.9059°N, 77.5194°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16602.

Greenwood resides in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Shenandoah Valley begins its gentle ascent towards the Appalachian foothills. It lies 21.1 miles north-north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 30°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-south-east of Chambersburg. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, their rich, dark soil yielding to the seasons, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that offer shade and shelter. In the quiet mornings, a soft mist often clings to the hollows, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, and the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles. The terrain is sculpted by numerous small streams and creeks that meander through pastures and woods, their clear waters reflecting the wide, ever-changing Pennsylvania sky. The foundations of Greenwood were laid by hardy settlers drawn to the fertile ground and abundant natural resources of Franklin County. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, with farms producing corn, soybeans, and a variety of fruits and vegetables that find their way to local markets and beyond. While farming remains a significant part of its identity, Greenwood has also seen its share of industry, with historical ties to milling and small manufacturing operations that once hummed with activity. The community retains a neighborly character, where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the enduring spirit of its past is evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the quiet dignity of its residents.

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: 39.905925, -77.519433. 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County (Chambersburg), 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.