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 1,177. The population density is 738.5 people per km². Highland Park is located at 40.6209°N, 77.5680°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17009.

Highland Park unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and wind, a place where rolling hills give way to fertile valleys. It lies 19.4 miles south-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north of Lewistown. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields, often punctuated by the darker, more textured presence of mature woodlands, their canopies rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of generations past. The air carries a crispness, particularly in the early morning, a clean, cool breath that hints at the nearby Susquehanna River, a constant, murmuring presence on the periphery. The terrain, though gentle, possesses a subtle strength, a resilience that has allowed it to endure and adapt through the changing seasons and the passage of time. The story of Highland Park is one woven from the threads of agriculture and industry, a tapestry of hard work and quiet perseverance. For many years, the fertile soil was the lifeblood of the region, supporting farms that fed families and contributed to the broader economy. Traces of this agricultural heritage can still be seen in the weathered barns and the neat rows of crops that stretch across the landscape. More recently, the hum of industry, though perhaps less pronounced than in bygone eras, has also played a role in shaping the character of Highland Park, providing livelihoods and drawing people to its welcoming embrace. The very spirit of the place seems to embody a practical resilience, a groundedness that reflects the enduring connection to the land and the industries that have sustained it.

About This Highland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland Park, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.620905, -77.568049. 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 Highland Park and Mifflin County.

Detailed location data for Highland Park includes the ZIP code (17044), 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). 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 Highland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.