Laflin Pennsylvania Map
Laflin, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Laflin, Luzerne County.
Interactive Map of Laflin, Pennsylvania
| City | Laflin |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.28897 |
| Longitude | -75.805472 |
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 432.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Laflin, Pennsylvania
Laflin is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,459. The population density is 432.6 people per km². Laflin is located at 41.2890°N, 75.8055°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18702.
Laflin rests in the embrace of rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes of Luzerne County give way to a landscape shaped by water and time. It lies 4.9 miles north-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-east of Wilkes-Barre. The Susquehanna River, a broad silver ribbon, hums a low, constant song in the distance, its influence felt in the fertile pockets of earth that cradle the modest homes and mature trees. The air here carries a particular stillness, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun, beginning its descent, casts long shadows that soften the edges of the fields and the clustered rooftops, lending a quiet dignity to the scene. Historically, Laflin's story is intertwined with the industrious spirit of the region, a place that drew its lifeblood from the earth’s bounty. Though agriculture has yielded its dominance, the memory of those working fields and the echoes of a past deeply connected to the land still resonate. The local economy, while diversified, retains a certain grounded character, a reflection of the practical, hardworking nature of its inhabitants. Small businesses and neighborhood gatherings form the gentle pulse of Laflin, a place where the passing of seasons is as keenly observed as the changing tides of commerce, and where the quiet hum of everyday life is a constant, comforting presence.
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About This Laflin Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Laflin, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Laflin and Luzerne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Laflin is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Laflin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
