Johnstown Pennsylvania Map

About Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown is a locality in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. Johnstown is located at 40.2784°N, 76.3163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15906.

Johnstown lies at the confluence of two important waterways, its landscape shaped by the patient work of water and time. It lies 6.6 miles south-east of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-west of Ephrata. The land here is not flat, but rather a series of rolling hills and broad valleys, sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent flow of creeks that eventually feed larger rivers. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the gentler slopes, their green hues deepening under the generous Pennsylvania sun, while the denser woodlands clinging to the steeper inclines offer a darker, richer contrast. The air often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a subtle perfume of damp soil and growing things that speaks of the fertile ground. Even in the heart of Johnstown, the presence of the surrounding countryside feels close, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this place. The history of Johnstown is inextricably linked to its industrial past, a legacy that continues to inform its character and economy. For generations, the manufacture of steel and coal mining were the twin pillars that supported the community, drawing people from many backgrounds to forge a life here. These industries, now largely faded, have left behind a landscape dotted with remnants of its past, and a resilience in the spirit of its inhabitants. While the roar of furnaces has quieted, the local economy has found new footing, with a growing presence in healthcare and small manufacturing, adapting to changing times. A distinctive feature of Johnstown is its network of inclined planes, engineering marvels born from necessity that still offer a unique perspective on the terrain and a tangible connection to the town's determined history.

About This Johnstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Johnstown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.278426, -76.316345. 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 Johnstown and Lebanon County.

Detailed location data for Johnstown includes the ZIP code (15901), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lebanon County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Greater Johnstown 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 Johnstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.