Harlansburg Pennsylvania Map

About Harlansburg, Pennsylvania

Harlansburg is a locality in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 269. The population density is 135.6 people per km². Harlansburg is located at 41.0242°N, 80.1887°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16101.

Harlansburg occupies a quiet intersection of earth where the persistent erosion of the Allegheny Plateau has softened the horizon into a series of long, verdant swells. It lies 8.4 miles east of New Castle, PA (from New Castle, PA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-southwest of Slippery Rock. The air here holds a particular clarity, sharpened by the proximity of Slippery Rock Creek, which carves a limestone-dusted path through the nearby woodlands of State Game Land 216. To the west, the landscape dips toward the gentle depression of Kettle Hole, while the far-off, hazy silhouettes of the Allegheny Mountains anchor the eastern edge of the world. Even on overcast days, the light finds a way to sharpen the edges of the fields, illuminating the deep, mineral-rich colors of the soil that have defined the physical character of Harlansburg for generations.

Settlement in Harlansburg grew from the necessity of the crossroads, serving as a vital point of exchange for those traversing the heavy timber and agricultural tracts of the interior. The local economy remains tethered to the pulse of the land, reflecting a heritage of small-scale husbandry and the steady, unpretentious trade that keeps a rural junction alive. While the bustling industrial centers of the region lie further afield, life here maintains a measured, deliberate pace, far removed from the clamor of the urban centers. Residents often look toward the quiet waters of Lake Latonka for respite, finding in the stillness of the interior landscape a durability that mirrors the character of the people themselves.

About This Harlansburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harlansburg, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 41.024228, -80.188672. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Harlansburg includes the ZIP code (16101), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lawrence County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Laurel School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.