Hughestown Pennsylvania Map
Hughestown, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hughestown, Luzerne County.
Interactive Map of Hughestown, Pennsylvania
| City | Hughestown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.327024 |
| Longitude | -75.773249 |
| Population | 1,506 |
| Density | 648.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hughestown, Pennsylvania
Hughestown is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,506. The population density is 648.4 people per km². Hughestown is located at 41.3270°N, 75.7732°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18640.
Hughestown rests in a valley cradled by the gentle slopes of northeastern Pennsylvania, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 7.9 miles north-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-west of Scranton. The land here is a study in subdued color: rolling hills cloaked in mature deciduous trees, their greens deepening to a rich, almost bruised hue in the late afternoon sun. Small streams, born from the higher ground, meander through the landscape, their waters glinting like scattered silver against the dark soil. The character of Hughestown is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons mark time with a slow, deliberate rhythm, and the sky overhead often feels vast and contemplative. The history of Hughestown is deeply entwined with the anthracite coal industry that once defined this region, a legacy that still whispers through the older buildings and the very contours of the land. Though the mines have long since closed, their influence shaped the local economy and the resilient spirit of its people, who have since diversified into other trades and services. The surrounding terrain, sculpted by both natural forces and the hand of man, offers a backdrop of modest beauty, a place where remnants of past endeavors can still be found. The waterways, though perhaps not grand, are vital arteries, feeding the land and reminding one of the constant flow of life, a subtle but persistent presence in the daily existence of Hughestown.
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About This Hughestown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hughestown, 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 Hughestown and Luzerne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hughestown is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hughestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
