Lattimer Pennsylvania Map
Lattimer, 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 Lattimer, Luzerne County.
Interactive Map of Lattimer, Pennsylvania
| City | Lattimer |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.993973 |
| Longitude | -75.961313 |
| Population | 684 |
| Density | 451.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lattimer, Pennsylvania
Lattimer is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 684. The population density is 451.5 people per km². Lattimer is located at 40.9940°N, 75.9613°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18234.
Lattimer lies cradled by the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent work of water. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north-east of West Hazleton. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: steep wooded slopes descend into narrow hollows, where streams, often appearing as silver threads in the dappled sunlight, carve their patient way through the earth. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that press in on the edges of the built environment. Small, well-tended gardens bloom with vibrant colors against the muted tones of weathered clapboard homes, each a small testament to the human hand working in concert with the wilder aspects of the land. The character of Lattimer is indelibly marked by its past as a coal mining community, a history etched into the very fabric of its existence. The echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the older buildings and in the stoic resilience of its people. The local economy, once dominated by the deep veins of anthracite, has diversified over time, with residents finding work in manufacturing, services, and various small businesses scattered throughout the region. While the mines themselves are now silent, their legacy persists, a quiet narrative woven into the everyday life of Lattimer, a place that continues to draw strength from its roots while looking toward the horizon.
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About This Lattimer Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lattimer, 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 Lattimer and Luzerne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lattimer 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 Lattimer 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. |
