Laflin Pennsylvania Map

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.

About This Laflin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laflin, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.28897, -75.805472. 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.

Detailed location data for Laflin includes the ZIP code (18702), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Wilkes-Barre 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 Laflin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.