McKean Pennsylvania Map

About McKean, Pennsylvania

McKean is a locality in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². McKean is located at 41.8184°N, 78.5575°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16426.

McKean lies cradled by the rolling Allegheny Plateau, its landscape a tapestry of dense woodlands punctuated by open fields, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 39.8 miles east-south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 119°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Smethport. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and gradual descents, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped these hills. Creeks, clear and cool, trace silver threads through the valleys, their murmur a constant soundtrack to the quietude. Even in the height of summer, the light filtering through the canopy has a softened, almost luminous quality, casting shifting patterns on the moss-covered stones and fallen logs. The character of McKean is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds sway, influencing the pace of life and the outlook of its inhabitants. Historically, McKean County, and by extension McKean itself, was forged in the fires of industry and resource extraction, its fortunes once tied to the vast forests and the minerals beneath them. Lumber mills and early oil booms left their mark, shaping the communities that sprang up around these endeavors. While the grander industrial era has largely receded, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and workshops that still dot the landscape. The local economy now often finds its footing in a more diversified approach, embracing opportunities in services and small-scale manufacturing, yet the echoes of its industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the practical nature of its people. The presence of nearby state parks and forested wilderness areas offers a constant reminder of the natural heritage that continues to define McKean, drawing visitors and providing a deep wellspring of local pride.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McKean, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.818396, -78.557523. 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 McKean and McKean County.

Detailed location data for McKean includes the ZIP code (16726), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of McKean County (Smethport), and school district assignment (General McLane 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 McKean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.