Kistler Pennsylvania Map

About Kistler, Pennsylvania

Kistler is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 279. The population density is 202.7 people per km². Kistler is located at 40.3801°N, 77.8683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17066.

Kistler rests in a valley where the Juniata River, a ribbon of muted silver, quietly carves its path through Mifflin County. It lies 28.6 miles south of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 0.8 miles east-south-east of Mount Union. The surrounding landscape is a gentle swell of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer foliage that soften into russet and gold as autumn approaches. These hills, ancient and weathered, cradle Kistler, their slopes often dotted with the stark geometry of farm fields or the darker, more mysterious shadows of wooded ravines. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing balm that seems to seep into the very bones of the place, particularly in the hushed moments of early morning or the lingering glow of twilight. The houses of Kistler huddle together, their rooftops a patchwork against the verdant backdrop, suggesting a community bound by shared vistas and the quiet murmur of everyday life. The story of Kistler is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of its people and the land they have worked. This locale, historically tied to the agricultural bounty of the fertile Juniata Valley, has seen generations of farmers coax sustenance from the rich soil, their efforts reflected in the orderly lines of corn and soybeans that pattern the hillsides. While the precise genesis of Kistler is a quiet chapter, its character speaks of a lineage of resilience, a community that has adapted to the ebb and flow of rural economies. The nearby river, a constant, flowing presence, has always been a vital artery, shaping not just the terrain but also the lives and livelihoods of those who call this valley home, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between people and their environment.

About This Kistler Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kistler, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.380078, -77.86833. 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 Kistler and Mifflin County.

Detailed location data for Kistler includes the ZIP code (17047), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Mifflin County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Mount Union 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 Kistler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.