Pleasant Hill Pennsylvania Map

About Pleasant Hill, Pennsylvania

Pleasant Hill is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pleasant Hill is located at 40.9051°N, 78.2408°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17042.

Pleasant Hill unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where dense woodlands give way to open fields under a broad Pennsylvania sky. It lies 21.3 miles west-north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 1.2 miles west-north-west of Philipsburg. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the winding roads reveal glimpses of weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, paints shifting patterns on the uneven terrain, illuminating patches of wild ferns and the occasional flash of a deer’s white tail. The hills themselves are not dramatic, but possess a persistent, quiet strength, suggesting a land that has endured seasons of frost and sun. The history of Pleasant Hill is etched in the very ground, a legacy of logging and coal mining that once fueled its growth. Though the deep shafts and sawmills are largely gone, the spirit of industry lingers in the resilience of its people and the quiet hum of its current economy, often tied to agriculture and small businesses. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are simple but deeply felt, often revolving around the changing seasons and community gatherings. The nearby Susquehanna River, though not directly bordering Pleasant Hill, has always been a vital artery, shaping the region’s development and offering a constant, murmuring presence in the background of life here.

About This Pleasant Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pleasant Hill, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.905058, -78.240847. 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 Pleasant Hill and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Pleasant Hill includes the ZIP code (15701), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (Cornwall-Lebanon 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 Pleasant Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.