Hollsopple Pennsylvania Map

About Hollsopple, Pennsylvania

Hollsopple is a locality in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Hollsopple is located at 40.2126°N, 78.9289°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15935.

Hollsoppple rests in a valley carved by the Wills Creek, its northern slopes rising into the low, rounded hills characteristic of this part of Somerset County. It lies 35.2 miles south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Johnstown. The land here is a patchwork quilt of fields, some still bearing the stubble of harvest, others showing the nascent green of early spring, interspersed with stands of deciduous trees whose bare branches etch sharp silhouettes against the often-grey skies. A quietude pervades the air, broken only by the distant hum of traffic on the main road and the occasional call of a crow. The creek itself, a modest ribbon of water, meanders through the landscape, its banks lined with a tenacious growth of reeds and sedges, catching the diffused light in a way that lends a subtle sheen to the otherwise muted tones of the terrain. The history of Hollsoppple is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of the region, an economy once bolstered by the nearby coal mining industry that shaped the lives of generations. Though the mines have long since ceased operation, their legacy is still subtly present, a quiet reminder of a harder, more demanding era. Today, the local economy leans more towards agriculture and small businesses, with residents often commuting to larger centers for work, yet a distinct sense of place endures. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to soft greys and blues, stand as quiet sentinels along the less-traveled lanes, hinting at the enduring spirit of those who first settled this valley, their stories now a part of the land itself.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hollsopple, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hollsopple and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Hollsopple includes the ZIP code (15935), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Somerset County (Somerset), and school district assignment. 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 Hollsopple is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.