Matamoras Pennsylvania Map

About Matamoras, Pennsylvania

Matamoras is a locality in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,539. The population density is 1364.3 people per km². Matamoras is located at 41.3687°N, 74.7002°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18336.

Matamoras lies at the confluence where the Delaware River’s steady, green current meets the broader, more boisterous flow of the Neversink. It lies 15.3 miles west-south-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 250°T), and is situated 0.6 miles south-west of Port Jervis. The land here rises gently from the riverbanks, a quilt of well-tended fields and the darker, more secretive embrace of deciduous woodlands that climb toward the Pocono foothills. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of river mist and the rich loam that sustains the region’s quiet agriculture. Sunlight, when it pierces the often-overcast skies, has a diffused, pearlescent quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a contemplative hush to the rolling terrain. Even the houses, a mix of weathered clapboard and more modern construction, seem to settle into their surroundings, their roofs catching the muted light like the broad leaves of ancient trees. The history of Matamoras is deeply entwined with the waterways that define its character, serving as a vital crossing point and a hub for early commerce. Lumber from the surrounding forests, felled and floated downriver, once formed the backbone of its economy, a robust trade that shaped the very contours of the land. Later, the railroads and the burgeoning industries of nearby centers drew some of the younger generations away, but a resilient spirit of local enterprise persists, evidenced in the small businesses that serve the daily needs of Matamoras residents. The Delaware River, a constant, murmuring presence, continues to be a source of both livelihood and recreation, its banks dotted with marinas and the occasional quiet cove where the water laps with a steady, insistent rhythm. This enduring connection to the river, to the land, and to a history etched in wood and water, gives Matamoras a palpable sense of place.

About This Matamoras Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matamoras, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.368705, -74.700163. 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 Matamoras and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Matamoras includes the ZIP code (17032), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Pike County (Milford), and school district assignment (Delaware Valley 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 Matamoras is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.