Parkhill Pennsylvania Map

About Parkhill, Pennsylvania

Parkhill is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 346. The population density is 257.1 people per km². Parkhill is located at 40.3612°N, 78.8709°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15945.

Parkhill unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent carving of waterways and the gentle rise and fall of Cambria County's rolling terrain. It lies 27.3 miles west-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 247°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-east of Johnstown. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of woods and soil, a testament to the verdant hills that cup this small settlement. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, casts a diffused, almost ethereal glow on the muted greens and browns of the surrounding countryside, highlighting the persistent growth of trees and the quiet persistence of the land itself. The character of Parkhill is one of quiet endurance, a place where the rhythm of seasons dictates the pace of life. The story of Parkhill is inextricably linked to the rich, dark earth that once fueled a significant portion of Pennsylvania's industrial might. While coal mining once defined the local economy, its legacy now lies more in the undulating contours of the land and the resilience of its people. The streams that thread through the vicinity hint at the geological history, carrying stories of ancient forces that shaped the very bedrock. Today, the economic lifeblood of Parkhill flows through a more diversified channel, with a focus on agriculture and small businesses, a quiet adaptation to changing times. The enduring spirit of this place is found in the steady hands that tend the land and the neighborly waves exchanged on its unassuming roadways, a continuation of traditions as old as the hills themselves.

About This Parkhill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkhill, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.361185, -78.870857. 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 Parkhill and Cambria County.

Detailed location data for Parkhill includes the ZIP code (15945), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cambria County (Ebensburg), and school district assignment (Conemaugh Valley 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 Parkhill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.