Ski Gap Pennsylvania Map

About Ski Gap, Pennsylvania

Ski Gap is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Ski Gap is located at 40.3160°N, 78.5174°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16625.

Ski Gap unfolds across a landscape shaped by the ancient, slow sculpting of mountains. It lies 15.4 miles south-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 205°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Penn Farms. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding Allegheny Highlands. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep green that shifts to russet and gold with the seasons, rise and fall in a gentle, persistent rhythm, their slopes often shrouded in a soft, atmospheric haze, especially in the early morning light. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, where broad valleys give way to the more rugged shoulders of mountains, creating a sense of both expansive openness and intimate enclosure, a place where the sky feels vast overhead but the immediate world is defined by the curve of the land. The history of Ski Gap is deeply interwoven with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, fueling an economy that was once as robust as the mountains themselves. Though the era of deep mining has largely faded, the echoes of that industrial past linger in the weathered facades of older buildings and the quiet resilience of its people. The local economy now often finds its footing in the natural beauty of the region, with outdoor recreation and tourism playing an increasing role, drawing visitors who seek the same quietude and rugged charm that has long defined Ski Gap. The area’s distinct character is a blend of hardworking tradition and an appreciation for the enduring, elemental beauty of the Pennsylvania wilderness.

About This Ski Gap Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ski Gap, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.316, -78.5174. 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 Ski Gap and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Ski Gap includes the ZIP code (16625), 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 (Claysburg-Kimmel 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 Ski Gap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.