Oval Pennsylvania Map

About Oval, Pennsylvania

Oval is a locality in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 478. The population density is 147.3 people per km². Oval is located at 41.1512°N, 77.1691°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17740.

Oval lies at the confluence of gentle slopes and the quiet patience of the Susquehanna River's tributaries. It lies 10.7 miles south-west of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-east of Jersey Shore. The land here is a study in soft greens and muted browns, a rolling tapestry of agricultural fields yielding to the dense, shadowed embrace of hardwood forests that climb the ridges. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, possesses a particular diffused quality, illuminating the dew-kissed grasses and the weathered wood of farmsteads with a tender, almost ethereal glow. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses long after one has passed through. Here, the passage of seasons is marked not by dramatic pronouncements but by the slow unfolding of nature's quiet dramas. The story of Oval is one of enduring connection to the land, a legacy shaped by the lumber and agricultural industries that once defined its character. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and abundant timber, carved out a life from this verdant landscape, their efforts etched into the very contours of the hills. While the hum of heavy machinery has largely faded, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep respect for the natural world persist. Local life unfolds with a measured rhythm, a quiet acknowledgment of the past and a steady gaze toward the horizon, where the forested peaks meet the vast, often dramatic Pennsylvania sky.

About This Oval Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oval, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.151186, -77.169136. 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 Oval and Lycoming County.

Detailed location data for Oval includes the ZIP code (17740), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lycoming County (Williamsport), and school district assignment (Jersey Shore 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 Oval is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.