Oakland, Lawrence County
Oakland, 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 Oakland, Lawrence County.
| City | Oakland |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lawrence |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.989783 |
| Longitude | -80.36951 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Oakland is a locality in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. Oakland is located at 40.9898°N, 80.3695°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15904.0.
Oakland settles into a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of southwestern Pennsylvania's hills, where the land slopes with a quiet grace towards the banks of slowing creeks. It lies 15.5 miles east of Boardman, OH (from Boardman, OH: bearing 99°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-west of New Castle. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn. Fields, a patchwork of deep greens and golden browns, climb the inclines, their geometry softened by the natural contours of the terrain. Dwellings, often modest and well-kept, seem to emerge organically from the landscape, their roofs catching the afternoon light like scattered embers. Oakland's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates a steady, unhurried pace of life, and the sky, when clear, opens up with a vast, unassuming beauty. The history of Oakland is tied to the industrious spirit that once fueled this region, a legacy whispered in the remnants of past endeavors and the enduring agricultural roots. For generations, the land has provided, supporting a local economy that has always held a strong connection to farming, with its seasons dictating the rhythm of work and harvest. While the grander industrial chapters may have faded, a practical, hands-on approach to life persists, evident in the small businesses that serve the immediate needs of the community and the pride taken in local craftsmanship. Oakland has seen its share of families put down deep roots, their stories interwoven with the changing economic tides, each generation adding its own thread to the enduring fabric of this particular corner of Lawrence County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakland, 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 Oakland and Lawrence County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oakland 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 Oakland 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. |