Iola Pennsylvania Map

About Iola, Pennsylvania

Iola is a locality in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 179. The population density is 141.8 people per km². Iola is located at 41.1365°N, 76.5316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17846.

Iola rests in a fold of the Susquehanna River's watershed, where the land begins to rise in earnest towards the Allegheny Plateau. It lies 25.5 miles east-south-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Lightstreet. Broadleaf forests, a rich tapestry of oak, maple, and pine, climb the slopes that cradle the small settlement, their canopies a deep, verdant hum against the sky. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the clean, sharp tang of pine needles, especially after a rain, and sunlight, when it breaks through, often has a diffused, almost milky quality, softening the edges of the world. The terrain is a study in gentle, persistent inclines, the kind that make a walk feel like a quiet, determined ascent, and the occasional glimpse of a deer or a hawk is a common, unannounced gift. The history of Iola is tied to the deep veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this part of Pennsylvania, a legacy that has shaped its character and its economy. While the boom times of mining have long since faded, the echoes remain in the weathered barns and the stoic faces of the descendants of those who worked the earth. Today, agriculture is a quiet, steadfast presence, with fields of corn and hay stretching across the more open valleys, their emerald and gold hues a comforting constant against the wilder green of the surrounding woodlands. The nearby Susquehanna River, a broad, silver ribbon, offers its own subtle influence, a source of quiet recreation and a reminder of the water's ancient, unyielding power.

About This Iola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iola, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.136474, -76.531616. 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 Iola and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Iola includes the ZIP code (17846), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Columbia County (Bloomsburg), and school district assignment (Millville 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 Iola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.