Jonestown Pennsylvania Map

About Jonestown, Pennsylvania

Jonestown is a locality in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Jonestown is located at 41.1293°N, 76.3041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17038.

Jonestown rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the Susquehanna River’s influence is felt in the soft, damp air and the rich, dark soil that yields its bounty. It lies 20.8 miles north-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-west of Berwick. The landscape here is a patchwork of dense woodlands, their canopies a vibrant green in summer and a fiery display in autumn, interspersed with fields of corn and hay that stretch towards the horizon. A quiet stillness often settles over Jonestown, broken only by the rustle of leaves, the distant lowing of cattle, or the murmur of the creek that winds its way through the valley, its water cool and clear over smooth stones. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar golden quality, as if the very air itself has been infused with the warmth of the earth. The history of Jonestown is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of this region, a place where generations have worked the land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the soil. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground and the promise of a life independent of crowded cities, established farms that still dot the countryside, some bearing the marks of decades, even centuries, of continuous cultivation. The local economy, while not bustling with industry, remains grounded in the enduring strength of its agricultural roots, with small businesses catering to the needs of farmers and the surrounding residents. There are no grand monuments or famous landmarks here, but rather a quiet dignity in the weathered barns, the old stone walls that delineate property lines, and the simple, sturdy homes that speak of a community built on hard work and resilience. Jonestown holds a distinct character, a feeling of being both rooted and unfettered, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the rhythm of everyday life.

About This Jonestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jonestown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.129251, -76.304104. 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 Jonestown and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Jonestown includes the ZIP code (17901), 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 Jonestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.