Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Mount Pleasant is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Mount Pleasant is located at 40.7265°N, 77.6089°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15666.

Mount Pleasant, a quiet settlement in Mifflin County, unfurls itself across the undulating terrain where the Juniata River’s breath is a constant, subtle presence. It lies 13.9 miles east-south-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-west of Lewistown. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, form a protective embrace, their slopes often etched with the straight, determined lines of agricultural fields. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and distant pine, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in strokes of apricot and rose. The landscape, a gentle choreography of open meadows and wooded hollows, feels both ancient and enduring, a place where the passage of seasons is marked not by grand pronouncements, but by the quiet, persistent rhythm of nature. The history of Mount Pleasant is a tapestry woven with threads of agricultural endeavor and the enduring spirit of its early settlers. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy rooted in farming, with the rich soil of the Juniata Valley proving particularly generous. While no singular, towering landmark dominates the skyline, the character of Mount Pleasant is instead defined by the understated elegance of its farmsteads and the quiet diligence of its people. The nearby waterways, including the vital Juniata River, have always played a role, historically serving as arteries for trade and transportation, a legacy that subtly informs the present-day feel of the locality as a place of quiet resilience and grounded existence.

About This Mount Pleasant Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.726456, -77.608885. 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 Pleasant and Mifflin County.

Detailed location data for Mount Pleasant includes the ZIP code (15301), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Mifflin County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.