Kistler Pennsylvania Map

About Kistler, Pennsylvania

Kistler is a locality in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kistler is located at 40.3895°N, 77.4339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17066.

Kistler rests in a verdant hollow, cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of Perry County. It lies 30.0 miles west-north-west of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-north-west of Loysville. The land here breathes a quiet, pastoral existence, where the cultivated fields of corn and soybeans give way to the whispering woods of oak and maple. A small creek, its waters clear and cool, meanders through the valley, reflecting the sky in its placid surface, and the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The houses of Kistler are scattered with a thoughtful, unhurried grace, their porches often catching the warm, golden light of late afternoon. The history of Kistler is deeply entwined with the fertile ground and the abundant timber that once fueled its early prosperity. For generations, this land sustained families through the hard work of farming, and the very character of Kistler still echoes with that enduring connection to the soil. While agriculture remains a quiet hum beneath the surface, the town’s economy has always been resourceful, adapting to changing times with a practical, no-nonsense spirit. The old general store, a familiar landmark, still serves as a gathering place, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in this corner of Pennsylvania, where the pace is measured, and the stars shine with a remarkable clarity on moonless nights.

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: 40.389526, -77.433876. 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 Perry 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 Perry County (Bloomfield), 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.