Salisbury Pennsylvania Map

About Salisbury, Pennsylvania

Salisbury is a locality in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 587. The population density is 430.6 people per km². Salisbury is located at 39.7529°N, 79.0809°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15558.

Salisbury rests in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land begins its steep ascent toward the higher peaks of the Allegheny Front. It lies 16.9 miles north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 41°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of Meyersdale. The terrain here is a study in greens and greys, a patchwork of dense forest and open pasture that spills down into the valley floor. Creeks, born of mountain springs, thread their way through the landscape, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the broad, often cloud-laden sky. The air, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, bracing aroma that speaks of the wildness held close by the surrounding mountains. Even the cultivated fields, neat and orderly, seem to bow to the immensity of the natural world that presses in on all sides. The history of Salisbury is deeply intertwined with the very mountains that define it, a story of resourcefulness and resilience. For generations, the economy here was shaped by the bounty of the land, first through logging and later through coal mining, industries that left their mark in subtle ways on the topography and the character of its people. The remnants of these endeavors are still visible to those who look closely, a quiet testament to the hard work and grit that built this place. Today, while mining has receded, agriculture and a burgeoning tourism, drawn by the natural beauty and outdoor recreation offered by nearby state parks, sustain Salisbury. The pace of life is deliberate, marked by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of a community that understands the value of rootedness.

About This Salisbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salisbury, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.75286, -79.08086. 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 Salisbury and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Salisbury includes the ZIP code (15558), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Somerset County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Salisbury-Elk Lick 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 Salisbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.