Jamison City Pennsylvania Map

About Jamison City, Pennsylvania

Jamison City is a locality in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 260. The population density is 249.3 people per km². Jamison City is located at 41.3065°N, 76.3608°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17814.

Jamison City exhales a quiet, settled air, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 25.2 miles west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 19.8 miles west-north-west of Nanticoke. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mature forests, cradle the small cluster of buildings. The terrain here is a study in patient erosion, the hillsides smoothed by countless seasons, their slopes occasionally broken by the starker, more angular rock faces that hint at older forces. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp tang of pine needles, a fragrance that clings to everything. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting fleeting mosaics on the rutted dirt roads that wind between the homes and farms, giving the impression of a landscape perpetually caught between shadow and light. The history of Jamison City is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that watch over its periphery, a narrative shaped by the very earth from which its inhabitants have drawn sustenance. Once, this area pulsed with the industry of coal mining, the scars of which are now largely softened by time and the relentless reclaiming power of nature, though the echoes of that labor can still be felt in the character of the land and the resilience of its people. Today, the local economy leans towards agriculture, with small farms producing a steady, unhurried harvest, and a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts that draw inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty. The clear, cold waters of nearby streams, remnants of the region's glacial past, offer a quiet beauty and a sense of timelessness, a constant reminder of the enduring forces that have shaped this corner of Columbia County.

About This Jamison City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamison City, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.30647, -76.360773. 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 Jamison City and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Jamison City includes the ZIP code (17814), 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 (Benton 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 Jamison City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.