Waterfall Pennsylvania Map

About Waterfall, Pennsylvania

Waterfall is a locality in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Waterfall is located at 40.1276°N, 78.0628°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16689.

Waterfall draws its character from the rolling hills and forested valleys that define this corner of Fulton County. It lies 32.2 miles south-south-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 18.3 miles east-north-east of Everett. The land here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, where the scent of pine and damp earth hangs heavy in the air, and clearings that reveal fields stretching towards the horizon. Streams, fed by the higher ground, meander through the terrain, their waters glinting like quicksilver under the canopy, and the occasional outcropping of rock adds a rugged texture to the landscape. The sky above Waterfall often shifts, from the bright, crisp blue of a clear afternoon to the bruised purples and oranges of an approaching storm, a constant backdrop to the quiet rhythms of this place. The history of Waterfall is etched in the land itself, a testament to generations who worked its soil and harnessed its natural resources. For many years, the local economy was tied to the forests and the few modest mines that dotted the surrounding hills, providing timber and ore that found their way to distant markets. Though those industries have largely faded, a sense of enduring connection to the earth remains, evident in the small farms that still dot the landscape and the quiet hum of local businesses. Visitors might notice the weathered barns and older homes, each with its own story, whispers from a past where life moved at a different pace, and the abundance of the natural world was the primary measure of wealth.

About This Waterfall Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterfall, 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 Waterfall and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Waterfall includes the ZIP code (17264), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Fulton County (McConnellsburg), 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 Waterfall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.