Mount Jewett Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania

Mount Jewett is a locality in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 674. The population density is 97.6 people per km². Mount Jewett is located at 41.7256°N, 78.6384°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16740.

Mount Jewett rests on a high plateau, its broad shoulders offering sweeping views of rolling hills that fade into the hazy blue of distant ridgelines. It lies 40.0 miles south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 130°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of McKean. The air here, even in the late spring, carries a crispness, a reminder of the higher latitude and the deep woods that press in on all sides. Pines and hardwoods dominate the landscape, their varied greens a constant, quiet presence, broken only by the occasional splash of open pasture or the weathered grey of a barn roof. The terrain is gentle but firm, the land rising and falling in broad, sweeping curves that speak of ancient geological forces rather than sharp, dramatic upheaval. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the hardy, low-growing flora that clings to the earth. The history of Mount Jewett is tied to the timber that once fueled its growth and the iron ore that lay beneath its surface, though those days of bustling industry have largely receded, leaving behind a quieter, more resilient spirit. The railroad, a lifeline in its early years, still passes through, a silver thread stitching Mount Jewett to the wider world, though its rumble is now more of a passing murmur than a constant roar. The economy now leans on a blend of small businesses, agriculture, and the steady, dependable work of those who find their livelihoods in the surrounding counties. There’s a palpable sense of community here, a slow unfolding of days where neighbors still recognize each other and the local diner serves coffee as strong and honest as the people who gather there. The landscape itself, with its deep forests and clear, cold streams that feed into larger waterways, continues to shape the character of Mount Jewett, offering both a source of sustenance and a profound, enduring beauty.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.725618, -78.638359. 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 Jewett and McKean County.

Detailed location data for Mount Jewett includes the ZIP code (16740), 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 (Kane 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 Jewett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.