Mount Jackson Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania

Mount Jackson is a locality in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 590. The population density is 138.7 people per km². Mount Jackson is located at 40.9623°N, 80.4353°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16102.

Mount Jackson rises from the rolling terrain of Lawrence County, its presence marked by a gentle swell in the land rather than a dramatic peak. It lies 12.6 miles east-south-east of Boardman, OH (from Boardman, OH: bearing 110°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-south-west of New Castle. The surrounding landscape is a mosaic of agricultural fields, their cultivated rectangles a soft green or sun-bleached gold depending on the season, interspersed with woodlands where oak and maple trees stand sentinel. Creeks, shallow and clear, thread their way through the valleys, their banks often softened by wild grasses and the occasional splash of wildflowers. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, especially after a rain, and the sky, a vast canvas, often displays a remarkable clarity, allowing the distant hills to stand out in sharp relief. The character of Mount Jackson is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the land dictates a measured pace of life. The history of Mount Jackson is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of western Pennsylvania, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of self-sufficiency. While the whispers of coal mining and its industrial past may have faded, the legacy of hard work and resourcefulness remains etched in the very character of the place. The local economy, though diversified, still finds its roots in the land, with small farms and agricultural businesses continuing to thrive. Notable for its unassuming nature, Mount Jackson doesn't boast grand monuments, but rather a collection of modest homes and businesses that speak to a long-standing community spirit. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring cycles of nature, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this corner of the county.

About This Mount Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.962283, -80.435345. 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 Jackson and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Mount Jackson includes the ZIP code (16102), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lawrence County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Mohawk Area 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 Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.