Simpson Pennsylvania Map

About Simpson, Pennsylvania

Simpson is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,475. The population density is 587.2 people per km². Simpson is located at 41.5917°N, 75.4852°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18407.

Simpson lies within a valley carved by the Susquehanna River's tributaries, where rounded hills, cloaked in oak and pine, cradle the modest sprawl of homes and businesses. It lies 15.6 miles north-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north-east of Carbondale. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Broadleaf trees, their leaves a deep, resilient green for much of the year, line the streets, their branches creating a dappled shade that shifts with the passing sun. The land itself, a patchwork of fields and woodland, slopes gently towards the watercourses, the terrain a constant, quiet reminder of the forces that shaped it. The character of Simpson is a reflection of its past, a place where the echoes of hard work and resilience still resonate. Once a hub for the coal mining industry, the scars of that era are now softened by time and the persistent regrowth of nature. The local economy has since diversified, with small businesses and a strong sense of community forming the bedrock of daily life. The Susquehanna, though not a primary artery for commerce here, remains a vital presence, its quiet flow a constant backdrop to the rhythm of Simpson. The houses, many of them sturdy and built to last, stand as a testament to the generations who have called this valley home, each with its own story etched into the weathered wood and stone.

About This Simpson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Simpson, 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 Simpson and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Simpson includes the ZIP code (16726), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Carbondale 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 Simpson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.