Highland Park Pennsylvania Map

About Highland Park, Pennsylvania

Highland Park is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,317. The population density is 686.2 people per km². Highland Park is located at 40.6217°N, 77.5706°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 17044, 18960, 18045.

Highland Park occupies a rugged stretch of land defined by the persistent, winding course of Kishacoquillas Creek, which cuts through the limestone earth with a deliberate, ancient force. It lies 19.4 miles southeast of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north of Lewistown. The landscape here is characterized by the sudden, sharp depressions of Dry Valley and the looming, shadowed presence of the Appalachian Mountains visible on the horizon. Morning light often settles in the low-lying fields, turning the dew-heavy grass into a field of silver before the day warms. Residents find a quiet continuity in the proximity of Highland Park Elementary, a small center of activity that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate terrain, the dense, untamed timber of Rothrock State Forest waits in the distance, providing a stark contrast to the cleared, productive fields that define the immediate surroundings.

Highland Park maintains a quiet economy tethered to the land, reflecting a heritage of industry and agriculture that has long relied on the local waterways. While Clearview Reservoir sits five miles away, its presence serves as a silent regulator for the moisture that feeds the valley, supporting a legacy of resilience established by early settlers who carved their lives out of the stubborn Pennsylvania soil. Those who seek to traverse the wider region often follow the path of the Vincent Tram Trail, moving through a landscape that feels unchanged by the frantic pace of modern commerce. The character of Highland Park is one of steady endurance, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of life and the deep, rich loam of the ground remains the most reliable foundation for every generation that follows.

About This Highland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland Park, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.621671, -77.570621. 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 Highland Park includes the ZIP code (17044, 18960, 18045), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Mifflin County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Mifflin County 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.