Linden Pennsylvania Map

About Linden, Pennsylvania

Linden is a locality in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. Linden is located at 40.2281°N, 80.1409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17744.

Linden lies in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land begins its long, gradual descent towards the Monongahela River. It lies 8.7 miles south-west of Bethel Park, PA (from Bethel Park, PA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of South Fayette. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense quilt of deciduous forest, define the character of this place, their contours softened by the persistent moisture of the region. In summer, the air hangs thick and green, scented with damp earth and the sweet decay of fallen leaves, while in autumn, the slopes erupt in a riot of ochre and crimson that seems to burn against the pale, late-afternoon sun. Small streams, born from unseen springs, thread their way through the valleys, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the canopy. The terrain itself suggests a quiet tenacity, a landscape that has weathered the seasons with a stoic grace. The history of Linden is inextricably linked to the rich veins of coal that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that once fueled a bustling local economy. While the era of intensive mining has largely receded, the imprint of that industry remains in the scattered remnants of tipples and the enduring spirit of resilience in its people. Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, continues to sustain many families, their pastures etched into the hillsides like emerald scars. The pace of life in Linden is measured, a reflection of the land's own slow, deliberate rhythms, where neighbours still know each other's names and the passing of seasons dictates the rhythm of the day. Small, unassuming churches stand as quiet sentinels, their steeples reaching towards the often-overcast sky, a testament to the enduring faith of those who have made this fertile, undulating land their home.

About This Linden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linden, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.228126, -80.14089. 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 Linden and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Linden includes the ZIP code (15317), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Washington County (Washington), 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 Linden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.