Hudson Pennsylvania Map

About Hudson, Pennsylvania

Hudson is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Hudson is located at 40.8842°N, 78.2428°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18705.

Hudson lies cradled in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, where the land rises and falls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 21.0 miles west-north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 1.4 miles south-west of Philipsburg. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a landscape shaped by ancient forces rather than dramatic pronouncements, where dense woodlands give way to clearings that hint at human endeavor. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the abundant rainfall and the fertile soil that nourishes the surrounding forests and fields. Even the light seems softer here, filtered through the broad leaves of oak and maple, casting a gentle, dappled glow that lends a dreamlike quality to the afternoon. The story of Hudson is intertwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a history that shaped its founding and its early economy. Generations of miners, their lives etched by the darkness of the earth, forged a resilient community spirit, a quiet pride in the labor that fueled distant cities. Though the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the legacy of that industrious past still whispers through the weathered clapboard buildings and the sturdy brick structures that line the main thoroughfare. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture and small businesses, a gentle shift reflecting the changing times, but the echoes of industry remain, a grounding presence in the fabric of Hudson.

About This Hudson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hudson, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.884224, -78.242792. 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 Hudson and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Hudson includes the ZIP code (16866), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (Wilkes-Barre 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 Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.