Red Hill Pennsylvania Map

About Red Hill, Pennsylvania

Red Hill is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Red Hill is located at 41.2576°N, 76.2688°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18076.

Red Hill rises from the rich, dark earth of Luzerne County, a collection of rolling slopes and shadowed hollows where the air often carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 20.1 miles west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-south-west of Sweet Valley. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and time, where meandering creeks carve shallow paths through dense woodlands and open fields. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the textures of moss-covered rocks and the rough bark of ancient trees. The very character of Red Hill seems to be etched into its undulating terrain, a quiet resilience that speaks of a deep connection to the natural world, a place where the seasons leave their distinct mark on the land. The history of Red Hill is deeply intertwined with the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, fueling a robust mining economy that shaped its early days and left an indelible imprint on its character. Though the pickaxe and shovel have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy now shifts, finding its footing in the surrounding agricultural lands and the growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the quietude of its woodlands and the clear, cool waters of its streams. Red Hill, in its unassuming way, offers a glimpse into a Pennsylvania that remembers its roots while steadily forging a new identity, a place where the past is a quiet companion to the present.

About This Red Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Hill, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.257582, -76.268824. 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 Red Hill and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Red Hill includes the ZIP code (17814), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Altoona 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 Red Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.