Renovo Pennsylvania Map

About Renovo, Pennsylvania

Renovo is a locality in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,045. The population density is 428.9 people per km². Renovo is located at 41.3265°N, 77.7508°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17764.

Renovo rests in a broad valley, cradled by the forested slopes of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 37.3 miles north of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 19.3 miles north-north-west of Beech Creek. The West Branch of the Susquehanna River, a wide, silvery ribbon, flows past its northern edge, its currents mirroring the vast, often overcast sky. Steep hillsides, cloaked in dense hardwood forests of oak, maple, and pine, rise abruptly on either side of the valley, their peaks softened by distance. In the spring, these slopes erupt in a riot of green, while autumn paints them in fiery hues of red, orange, and gold. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the resinous tang of pine needles, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in. The town itself, a modest collection of streets and buildings, feels anchored to the river and the mountains, its character shaped by the dramatic landscape that surrounds it. The history of Renovo is inextricably bound to the railroad and the lumber industry that once dominated this region. Founded as a railroad town, its fortunes rose and fell with the fortunes of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which established a major repair shop here. The echoes of that industrial past are still present, though the roar of steam engines has long since faded. The valley’s rich timber resources fueled a booming lumber trade in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the Susquehanna River served as a vital artery for transporting logs downstream. Today, Renovo’s economy is more diversified, with a blend of small businesses, service industries, and residents who commute to neighboring areas. The town retains a quiet, unpretentious feel, a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the slow, steady flow of the river. The surrounding state forests, including Sproul State Forest, offer abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, drawing hikers, hunters, and anglers to the area, a testament to the enduring appeal of this wild mountain landscape.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Renovo, 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 Renovo and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Renovo includes the ZIP code (17764), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clinton County (Lock Haven), and school district assignment (Keystone Central 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 Renovo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.