Mount Pocono Pennsylvania Map

About Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

Mount Pocono is a locality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,072. The population density is 345.0 people per km². Mount Pocono is located at 41.1220°N, 75.3646°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18344.

Mount Pocono rises from the rolling hills of the Poconos, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth, even on the clearest days. It lies 25.1 miles south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Sierra View. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed hollows, the land draped in a dense cloak of mixed hardwoods and evergreens that rustle with a constant, soft murmur. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shimmering shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the occasional flash of a startled deer. The character of Mount Pocono is one of quiet resilience, a place that feels both ancient and enduring, its rhythms dictated by the turning seasons and the slow, deliberate growth of the forest. Historically, Mount Pocono’s development was shaped by its strategic position and the allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors and settlers seeking respite and recreation. The region’s economy has long been tied to the hospitality industry, with grand hotels once flourishing, catering to urban dwellers escaping the summer heat. While those Gilded Age titans have largely faded, the spirit of welcome persists, now manifested in a vibrant mix of independent inns, family-owned restaurants, and seasonal shops that line the main thoroughfares. The legacy of early tourism is still evident in the architecture and the lingering sense of a place built for leisure, a subtle echo of a grander past that continues to inform the present character of Mount Pocono.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Pocono and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Mount Pocono includes the ZIP code (18344), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Monroe County (Stroudsburg), and school district assignment (Pocono Mountain 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 Pocono is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.