Springs Pennsylvania Map

About Springs, Pennsylvania

Springs is a locality in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Springs is located at 39.7337°N, 79.1492°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15562.

Springs is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 13.7 miles north-north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 33°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of Meyersdale. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the small settlement, their slopes a patchwork of verdant fields and the darker, more somber tones of dense woodlands. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after one has left. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, has a particular quality, a diffused glow that softens the edges of the landscape and lends a gentle luminescence to the late afternoon. Small streams, their banks lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, meander through the terrain, their murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the quiet life of Springs. The history of Springs is deeply entwined with the resources of the surrounding hills, a legacy that still whispers through its modest streets. Coal mining once shaped the fortunes and the very character of this region, leaving behind a resilience forged in hard work and a sense of community that endures. While the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of enterprise has found new channels, with local agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of the economy. The land, once yielding its mineral wealth, now supports farms that offer a bounty of produce, a different kind of richness. There are no grand monuments, but the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the homes and public buildings speaks of a practical people, accustomed to making the most of what they have and finding beauty in the everyday. The rhythm of life in Springs is one of steady persistence, a quiet unfolding rather than a hurried rush.

About This Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springs, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.733693, -79.149196. 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 Springs and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Springs includes the ZIP code (15562), 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. 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 Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.