Sproul Pennsylvania Map

About Sproul, Pennsylvania

Sproul is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 393. The population density is 129.2 people per km². Sproul is located at 40.2726°N, 78.4606°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16682.

Sproul lies cradled by the rolling hills of Blair County, a place where the sky seems to unfurl in grand, open gestures above a land shaped by ancient waterways and the patient work of generations. It lies 17.4 miles south-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-west of Roaring Spring. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a soft topography that allows the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, to cast long, gentle shadows across fields and the occasional cluster of modest homes. A quiet stillness often pervades the air, broken only by the rustling of leaves in the mature trees that punctuate the landscape or the distant call of a bird. The very earth feels solid and dependable, a grounding presence that anchors the small settlements to the enduring patterns of the natural world. The history of Sproul is a story woven through the industrial past of this region, a narrative that echoes with the clatter of machinery and the steady rhythm of labor that once defined its economy. Though the great mills and mines that fueled its growth have largely receded, leaving behind a landscape that now favors agriculture and the quietude of residential living, their legacy remains in the sturdy, unpretentious character of the place. The local economy today leans towards the land, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their produce a testament to the fertile soil. Sproul retains a sense of enduring community, a place where the days unfold at a pace dictated by the seasons and the simple, honest work of its inhabitants.

About This Sproul Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sproul, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.272577, -78.46057. 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 Sproul and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Sproul 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 Sproul is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.