Lewistown Pennsylvania Map

About Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Lewistown is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Lewistown is located at 40.7326°N, 76.0280°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17044.

Lewistown unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the Juniata River, a silver ribbon, traces its path through the heart of Mifflin County. It lies 15.9 miles south of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Pottsville. The air here, particularly in the hushed moments of dawn, carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered stone buildings and the broad, quiet streets. Oak and maple trees, their leaves catching the slanted sunlight of late afternoon, cast intricate shadows across the sidewalks, while the distant blue haze of the Appalachian foothills provides a constant, majestic backdrop. The town itself possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring presence that speaks of lives lived with a steady, grounded rhythm, where the changing seasons are marked by the shifting colors of the surrounding woodlands and the murmur of the river. The history of Lewistown is deeply entwined with the flow of the Juniata, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for commerce and westward expansion. Early settlers, drawn by the rich agricultural land and the promise of opportunity, established the town, and its economy long revolved around farming and the milling of grain. Later, the railroad arrived, a steel serpent that brought new industries and connected Lewistown to a wider world, though the echoes of its industrial past are now softened by the passage of time, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy brick structures and a resilient spirit. Today, the town continues to draw sustenance from the surrounding countryside, its local businesses reflecting a blend of tradition and modern enterprise, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this river valley.

About This Lewistown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewistown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.73259, -76.027987. 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 Lewistown and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Lewistown includes the ZIP code (18252), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (Mifflin County 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 Lewistown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.