Roots Pennsylvania Map

About Roots, Pennsylvania

Roots is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 287. The population density is 97.4 people per km². Roots is located at 40.6134°N, 78.3611°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16686.

Roots lies in a broad, fertile valley where the Appalachian Mountains begin to soften their rugged edges, giving way to rolling farmland and stands of mature oak and maple. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-south-west of Tyrone. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant hayfields, a gentle exhalation from the land itself. Creeks, their beds smoothed by countless seasons, meander through pastures dotted with grazing cattle, their waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky. The landscape is a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields and wilder woodlands, a testament to generations of human endeavor shaping the natural contours of the land, where the shadows lengthen early in the autumn, painting the hillsides in hues of ochre and russet. The story of Roots is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Blair County, a place historically shaped by the rhythm of planting and harvest, and by the steady, deliberate work of its inhabitants. While the broader region saw the rise and fall of coal and iron industries, Roots maintained a quieter, more grounded existence, its economy sustained by the bounty of its rich soil and the enduring spirit of its farming families. Local traditions, passed down through generations, often celebrate this connection to the land, with seasonal festivals and community gatherings that harken back to simpler times, a subtle reminder of the enduring values that have kept Roots a steadfast presence in this corner of Pennsylvania.

About This Roots Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roots, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.613399, -78.361126. 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 Roots and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Roots includes the ZIP code (16686), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Blair County (Hollidaysburg), and school district assignment (Bellwood-Antis 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 Roots is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.