South Heights Pennsylvania Map
South Heights, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Heights, Beaver County.
Interactive Map of South Heights, Pennsylvania
| City | South Heights |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Beaver |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.573678 |
| Longitude | -80.235616 |
| Population | 408 |
| Density | 491.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Heights, Pennsylvania
South Heights is a locality in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 408. The population density is 491.8 people per km². South Heights is located at 40.5737°N, 80.2356°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15081.
South Heights sits on land that rises and falls like a sleeper's breath, a topography shaped by ancient forces and the slow grind of human endeavor. It lies 11.4 miles west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Franklin Park. The hills here don't soar, but rather roll with a settled permanence, their slopes often softened by the deep green of summer foliage or the stark, skeletal grace of winter trees. Roads wind along these contours, not in a straight, determined line, but with a certain yielding to the earth's natural undulations, following creeks and hollows that have been pathways for generations. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, can carry a faint, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a subtle testament to the land's enduring character. The history of South Heights is inextricably linked to the region's industrial past, a story etched into the very bones of the landscape. For decades, the hum of industry was the dominant sound, and the economic lifeblood of South Heights flowed from the nearby rivers and the resources they helped to transport. While the grander industrial eras may have receded, a quiet resilience persists, a continuation of local traditions and a steadfast connection to the surrounding environment. The waterways, once arteries of commerce, now offer a different kind of solace, reflecting the sky in their slow, deliberate passage.
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About This South Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Heights, 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 South Heights and Beaver County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
