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Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania Map

Explore Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hollidaysburg.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hollidaysburg
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Blair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.427295
Longitude	-78.388902
Population	5,641
Density	934.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	16648
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Hollidaysburg
School District	Hollidaysburg Area School District

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About Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Hollidaysburg is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,641. The population density is 934.8 people per km². Hollidaysburg is located at 40.4273°N, 78.3889°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hollidaysburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 16648.

Hollidaysburg reveals itself as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Beaverdam Branch, which carves a path through the landscape with quiet purpose. It lies 6.3 miles south of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-southwest of Greenwood. The surrounding terrain is characterized by the presence of the Allegheny Mountains looming eight miles away, providing a rugged backdrop to the verdant fields and woodland patches that define the horizon. Residents often find respite at Kelly Park, a space that serves as a communal anchor amidst the quiet transition from the valley floor to the higher elevations. The nearby Hollidaysburg Reservoir offers a stillness that reflects the changing sky, grounding the local geography in a sense of permanent, inland repose. Just two miles away, The Loop presents a distinct geological feature that reminds observers of the complex, ancient folding of the earth in this region.

Hollidaysburg traces its historical roots to the development of early transportation networks, specifically the canal and rail systems that once funneled the commerce of the interior toward larger markets. These transit lines necessitated the growth of local industries, fostering a regional economy built upon the industrious spirit of the Allegheny Plateau. Over time, the focus shifted from raw material transit to a more diversified model of manufacturing and service-oriented work. The remnants of these industrial shifts remain visible in the architecture of the older districts, where solid structures speak to a time of heavy labor and iron-willed ambition. Today, the economy sustains itself through a blend of local enterprise and the regional trade that has defined the character of these interior valleys for generations.

Hollidaysburg maintains a cultural identity that prizes its heritage, often centered around the stately architecture of its historic courthouse square and the surrounding residential streets. The community gathers for seasonal events that mark the passage of the year, fostering a social rhythm that feels deliberate and unhurried. Public spaces like Kelly Park host the familiar interactions of daily life, where the sound of the nearby Beaverdam Branch provides a constant, low-frequency hum beneath the conversation. While the pace is measured, the influence of the region's broader history ensures that civic engagement remains a vital part of the local character. Notable figures such as Samuel Smith Blair, who served with distinction in the legal and political spheres, have left their mark on the civic life of Hollidaysburg, ensuring that its contribution to the state remains recognized.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chimney Rocks Park Addition (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 170° S
Chimney Rocks Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 150° SE
Fort Fetter Community Park Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 279° W
Legion Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 301° NW
Golden Tiger Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 327° NW
State Game Land 147 (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 144° SE
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 055° NE
Leap-The-Dips (Theme Park) — 3.0 mi, 352° N
Old Duncansville Airmail field (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 256° W
Brush Mountain Woodlands (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 025° NE
State Game Land 198 (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 263° W
Canoe Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 052° NE
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 354° N
Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 052° NE
Galliztin Tuneels Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 294° NW
Wopsononock Lookout (Viewpoint) — 10.0 mi, 344° N
Old In-town Altoona airstrip (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 010° N
Cresson Railroad Observation Platform (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 284° W
Admiral Peary Monument (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 282° W
Blue Knob State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 219° SW
Keirn Family World War II Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 293° NW
Trough Creek Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 15.2 mi, 141° SE
Lincoln Caverns (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 071° E
Nathan's Divided Nature Education Center (Nature Reserve) — 18.1 mi, 287° W
Cambria County Historical Society (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 284° W
Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel West Portal (Attraction) — 18.2 mi, 049° NE
Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel East Portal (Attraction) — 18.3 mi, 049° NE
Suzanne von Liebig Theatre (Theatre) — 20.2 mi, 075° E
Clear Shade Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 23.0 mi, 227° SW

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