Mount Penn Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Penn, Pennsylvania

Mount Penn is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,244. The population density is 3056.7 people per km². Mount Penn is located at 40.3281°N, 75.8908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19606.

Mount Penn rises, a verdant sentinel overlooking the valley below, its slopes cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous forests that blaze with ochre and crimson in the autumn chill. It lies 2.0 miles east-south-east of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 105°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east of Wyomissing. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over a terrain sculpted by glacial retreat, where rocky outcrops and steep ravines hint at the land's forceful formation. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a perfume that changes with the passing seasons, from the sweet breath of spring wildflowers to the sharp tang of winter frost. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in luminous shafts, illuminating patches of moss-velveted stone and the shadowed depths of the undergrowth, where the quiet rustle of unseen creatures is the only sound to break the stillness. This imposing massif holds within its wooded embrace a rich history, its slopes once echoing with the industry of iron furnaces and the industry of its people. The shadow of the Pagoda, a distinctive architectural folly gracing its summit, is a constant reminder of a bygone era of grand vision and leisure, a place built for contemplation and sweeping views. The economic life of the surrounding communities, long tied to manufacturing and agriculture, now finds new expressions, but the enduring spirit of resilience and connection to this imposing natural landmark remains. On clear days, the vistas from its heights are breathtaking, a panorama of rolling hills and urban sprawl that speaks of both the enduring power of nature and the persistent pulse of human endeavor.

About This Mount Penn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Penn, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.328148, -75.89076. 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 Penn and Berks County.

Detailed location data for Mount Penn includes the ZIP code (19606), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Berks County (Reading), and school district assignment (Antietam 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 Penn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.