Pine Glen Pennsylvania Map

About Pine Glen, Pennsylvania

Pine Glen is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pine Glen is located at 40.5017°N, 77.6803°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16845.

Pine Glen rests in a fold of rolling hills, a place where the Susquehanna River's influence is felt in the broad, fertile valleys that cradle it. It lies 22.2 miles south-south-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of Lewistown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a persistent fragrance that clings to the humid summer afternoons and sharpens with the frost of autumn. The terrain slopes gently, a patchwork of cultivated fields and dense woodlands where sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple, painting shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground. It’s a landscape that feels both enduring and quietly alive, the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth a constant, subtle soundtrack. The story of Pine Glen is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative etched into the very character of its people. Once, the hum of industry echoed through these valleys, a legacy of coal mining that shaped the fortunes and families of this region. Though the deep mines have long since quieted, the spirit of hard work persists, now channeled into agriculture and small, independent businesses that dot the landscape. Local traditions, passed down through generations, find expression in community gatherings and the shared understanding of a life lived in close connection to the land. The gentle rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of a community that has learned to thrive in its own distinct way.

About This Pine Glen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine Glen, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.501742, -77.68027. 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 Mifflin 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 Mifflin County (Lewistown), 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.