Mount Cobb Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Cobb, Pennsylvania

Mount Cobb is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,065. The population density is 111.5 people per km². Mount Cobb is located at 41.4134°N, 75.4932°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18436.

Mount Cobb rises from the rolling terrain of northeastern Pennsylvania, its slopes a patchwork of dense woodlands and open fields that catch the shifting light of day. It lies 8.8 miles east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Dunmore. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp coolness that hints at the nearby waterways and the deep woods that still hold sway. Stone walls, weathered by decades of sun and frost, trace the boundaries of properties, speaking of a persistent, quiet cultivation. The landscape itself feels ancient, shaped by forces far grander than human hands, yet softened by the gentle presence of farms and homes that have found a way to coexist with its rugged character. The history of Mount Cobb is deeply entwined with the land's agricultural promise and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Dairy farms, a cornerstone of the local economy for generations, still dot the landscape, their barns standing sentinel against the sky. The echoes of a past industrial era, when coal was king in the broader region, can still be felt, though the focus has long since shifted back to the earth’s bounty. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around the changing seasons and the harvest, a rhythm that continues to define the pace of life in Mount Cobb, a place where community ties are as strong as the ancient oaks that grace its hillsides.

About This Mount Cobb Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Cobb, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.413416, -75.49324. 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 Mount Cobb and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Mount Cobb includes the ZIP code (18436), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (North Pocono 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 Mount Cobb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.