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About West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

West Pittsburg is a locality in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 909. The population density is 365.1 people per km². West Pittsburg is located at 40.9328°N, 80.3634°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16160.

West Pittsburg unfolds as a landscape shaped by the confluence of water and earth, where the low-lying banks of the Ohio River, a constant, murmuring presence, meet the gently rising hills that cradle the community. It lies 16.8 miles east-south-east of Boardman, OH (from Boardman, OH: bearing 112°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south of New Castle. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a damp, mineral scent, a subtle reminder of the subterranean forces that have long dictated the region's character. Familiar brick houses, their porches often adorned with the quiet industry of potted plants, cluster together, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature trees that have weathered countless seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent clouds, has a peculiar softness, gilding the weathered siding of homes and lending a transient glow to the ordinary. The very bones of West Pittsburg are steeped in the iron and steel that once roared through its foundries, a legacy that echoes in the hushed valleys and the occasional rusting relic of industry. This was a place built on grit and the relentless hum of furnaces, a testament to the working spirit that fueled the nation's growth. While the grand industrial age has receded, leaving behind a quieter narrative, the economic pulse of West Pittsburg still beats to the rhythm of its surrounding agricultural lands and the logistical arteries of the Ohio River. Local businesses, often family-run and deeply rooted, provide the steady hum of daily commerce, a familiar counterpoint to the broader currents of the wider world. It is a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is a foundational layer, visible in the enduring architecture and the deep understanding of the land’s bounty.

About This West Pittsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.93284, -80.363398. 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 West Pittsburg and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for West Pittsburg includes the ZIP code (16160), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lawrence County (New Castle), and school district assignment (New Castle 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 West Pittsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.