Weissport East Pennsylvania Map
Weissport East, 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 Weissport East, Carbon County.
Interactive Map of Weissport East, Pennsylvania
| City | Weissport East |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Carbon |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.8369 |
| Longitude | -75.6864 |
| Population | 1,646 |
| Density | 278.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Weissport East, Pennsylvania
Weissport East is a locality in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,646. The population density is 278.3 people per km². Weissport East is located at 40.8369°N, 75.6864°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18235.
Weissport East lies at the confluence of the Lehigh River and the Jordan Creek, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, softened by the ubiquitous green of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. It lies 17.2 miles east-south-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west-north-west of Palmerton. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of river mist and the rich soil that has been tended for generations. Old-growth trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling a constant, low murmur that seems to echo the flow of the currents. The houses, a mix of modest bungalows and sturdy older homes, are clustered with a comforting proximity, as if sharing stories across their shared yards, their paint weathered by the distinct seasons of this region. The history of Weissport East is intrinsically tied to the waterways that define it, once vital arteries for the transport of anthracite coal that fueled the industrial heart of the region. Though the great barges are long gone, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, while diversified now, still holds a reverence for the land, with small farms dotting the surrounding countryside and a palpable sense of self-reliance among its residents. The Jordan Creek, a clear, cool ribbon, offers a more tranquil presence than its larger neighbor, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the gentle splash of a fishing line. This is a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated into the present, a quiet persistence evident in the enduring character of Weissport East.
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About This Weissport East Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Weissport East, 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 Weissport East and Carbon County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Weissport East 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 Weissport East 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. |
