Mountainhome Pennsylvania Map
Mountainhome, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mountainhome, Monroe County.
Interactive Map of Mountainhome, Pennsylvania
| City | Mountainhome |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Monroe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.173702 |
| Longitude | -75.271015 |
| Population | 887 |
| Density | 179.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mountainhome, Pennsylvania
Mountainhome is a locality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 887. The population density is 179.2 people per km². Mountainhome is located at 41.1737°N, 75.2710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18326.
Mountainhome lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains, where the air, crisp and cool even in summer, carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 26.0 miles south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Penn Estates. The landscape here is a study in green and gray, with stands of dense forest giving way to rocky outcrops and the occasional clearing where sunlight, filtered through a canopy of oak and maple, paints shifting patterns on the ground. Streams, born from springs hidden in the higher elevations, meander through the terrain, their waters clear and cold, sometimes rushing over pebbles, other times pooling in shadowed hollows. The character of Mountainhome is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life, and the enduring presence of the natural world is a constant companion. The history of Mountainhome is intertwined with the logging and quarrying industries that once thrived in this part of Monroe County. Early settlers found abundant timber and stone, resources that fueled the growth of small settlements and supported a burgeoning local economy. Though those industries have largely faded, a sense of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land remains. Today, Mountainhome draws visitors seeking respite in its natural beauty, with nearby state parks offering trails and vistas that showcase the rugged charm of the Poconos. The rhythm of daily life here is unhurried, marked by the changing light of dawn and dusk, and the enduring simplicity of a community that has learned to live in harmony with its mountainous surroundings.
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About This Mountainhome Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Mountainhome, 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 Mountainhome and Monroe County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mountainhome is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Mountainhome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
