Pine Glen Pennsylvania Map

About Pine Glen, Pennsylvania

Pine Glen is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 167. The population density is 185.2 people per km². Pine Glen is located at 41.0889°N, 78.0567°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16845.

Pine Glen unfolds as a quiet collection of homes and businesses nestled within the undulating terrain of central Pennsylvania. It lies 22.9 miles north-north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Clarence. The land here is a study in deep greens and earthy browns, with the persistent whisper of wind through tall pines and oaks forming a constant, soft soundtrack. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to steeper inclines where the forest crowds in, its shadows deepening as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to permeate everything in Pine Glen. Small streams, glinting like slivers of mercury, wind their way through the valleys, their banks often overgrown with ferns and mosses, adding a touch of wildness to the cultivated patches of lawn and garden. The history of Pine Glen is intimately tied to the rich coal seams that once defined the economic heart of this region. Though the deep mines have long since closed, their legacy lingers in the very character of the place, a subtle reminder of hard work and a tenacious spirit. The local economy now leans more towards small businesses and those who draw sustenance from the surrounding natural beauty, whether through agriculture or by serving the needs of a community that values its quiet independence. While not a hub of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Pine Glen possesses a distinct rhythm, a slow, deliberate pulse that reflects a life lived closer to the land and to each other. The quality of light here, particularly in the early morning when a soft mist often clings to the hollows, lends Pine Glen a timeless, almost dreamlike aura.

About This Pine Glen Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pine Glen, 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 Pine Glen and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Pine Glen includes the ZIP code (17044), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Centre County (Bellefonte), and school district assignment (Bald Eagle 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 Pine Glen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.