Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Pennsylvania Map

About Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Pennsylvania

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is a locality in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,232. The population density is 242.2 people per km². Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is located at 41.3990°N, 75.2740°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18436.

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates unfolds across rolling hills, a mosaic of dense woodland and open, sun-drenched clearings that hint at forgotten fields. It lies 20.1 miles east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-south-east of The Hideout. The air here, especially in the early morning mist that clings to the lower hollows, carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding Pocono Mountains. Deep ravines, carved by eons of water and ice, snake through the terrain, their shadowed depths holding secrets of moss-covered rocks and the rustle of unseen creatures. The houses, scattered amongst the trees, often possess a rustic charm, their wooden decks and screened porches designed to embrace the natural beauty, inviting residents to linger and listen to the distant calls of birds and the whisper of wind through the leaves. The sheer scale of the forested landscape, punctuated by the glint of distant water, gives Wallenpaupack Lake Estates a feeling of both seclusion and expansive freedom. The history of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is inextricably linked to the colossal Wallenpaupack Lake itself, a reservoir created in the early 20th century to power hydroelectric dams downstream. This immense body of water, the third largest lake in Pennsylvania, transformed the character of the region, drawing people who sought recreation and a quieter pace of life. The local economy, once primarily agrarian and timber-based, now thrives on tourism and the amenities that cater to summer visitors and year-round residents alike, with many businesses focused on boat rentals, lakeside dining, and outdoor activities. The presence of the lake has fostered a distinct cultural identity, one that celebrates the outdoors and the simple pleasures of water-centric living, where the annual boat parades and the quiet hum of outboard motors on a summer evening are as much a part of the local rhythm as the changing seasons.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.398983, -75.274024. 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates includes the ZIP code (18436), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Wayne County (Honesdale), and school district assignment (Wallenpaupack 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.