Layton Pennsylvania Map

About Layton, Pennsylvania

Layton is a locality in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Layton is located at 40.0904°N, 79.7234°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18356.

Layton rests in a fold of Fayette County, where the Youghiogheny River has patiently worked its way through the Appalachians for millennia. It lies 16.6 miles south of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-east of Rostraver. The land here is a study in greens and browns, a mosaic of steep wooded slopes that tumble down to the water's edge, interrupted by clearings where fields of corn and hay push towards the sky. The air, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, sharp fragrance that speaks of wildness even in this settled place. The river itself is a constant presence, its currents a deep, muted blue under the often-grey skies, its banks a tangle of sycamore and oak. The light, when the sun breaks through the clouds, has a peculiar, almost liquid quality, painting the valley in soft, diffuse hues. This corner of Fayette County has a history etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring power of the land. For generations, the rhythm of Layton was dictated by the river and the bounty it offered, and later, by the coal seams that ran deep beneath the hills. While the era of deep mining has largely passed, the echoes of that industry remain, a subtle undercurrent in the local character. The economy now leans more towards the land itself, with agriculture and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing visitors. Small farms dot the landscape, their barns a weathered red against the green, and the Youghiogheny, once a highway for industry, is now a vital artery for recreation, its rapids a challenge for kayakers and a scenic backdrop for those who simply wish to watch the water flow.

About This Layton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Layton, 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 Layton and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Layton includes the ZIP code (15473), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Fayette County (Uniontown), and school district assignment. 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 Layton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.