Hickory Hills Pennsylvania Map

About Hickory Hills, Pennsylvania

Hickory Hills is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 90.2 people per km². Hickory Hills is located at 41.0376°N, 75.8205°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18661.

Hickory Hills rises from the rolling contours of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a landscape where the deep greens of mature forests begin to yield to the gentler slopes of farmland. It lies 9.7 miles north-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-east of Mountain Top. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance deepened by the frequent mists that can shroud the valleys in a soft, ethereal light, particularly in the early mornings. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, with hollows that hold the cool breath of shaded ravines and higher ground that offers glimpses of distant ridges, their outlines softened by the haze. This is a place where the land feels both yielding and enduring, its character shaped by the persistent, slow work of water and time, leaving behind a quiet beauty that can easily be overlooked by the hurried traveler. The story of Hickory Hills is deeply entwined with the region's industrial past, a legacy that has left its mark on the land and its people. Once, the echoes of coal mining resonated through these hills, a demanding economy that shaped the very fabric of life here, drawing generations to its difficult but necessary labor. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the spirit of resilience and hard work persists, now often finding expression in the local agricultural enterprises that dot the landscape, tending to the fertile soil. The small businesses that serve the daily needs of Hickory Hills’ residents contribute to a pace of life that feels grounded, a gentle contrast to the clamor of larger urban centers, allowing for a deeper connection to the immediate surroundings and the quiet hum of community.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hickory Hills, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.037584, -75.820473. 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 Hickory Hills and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Hickory Hills includes the ZIP code (18661), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Hazleton 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 Hickory Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.