Williamsburg Pennsylvania Map

About Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Williamsburg is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,073. The population density is 1301.9 people per km². Williamsburg is located at 40.4620°N, 78.1997°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16693.

Williamsburg unfolds along the gentle curves of the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, a place where the land rises and falls in a manner that suggests a quiet, persistent sculpting by water and time. It lies 11.0 miles east-south-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Greenwood. Hills, softened by a verdant cloak of deciduous trees, embrace the valley, their slopes etched with the faint scars of old logging roads and the bolder lines of agricultural fields. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that mingles with the fainter, metallic tang of distant industry. The houses of Williamsburg often boast porches that seem to invite lingering, their paint weathered by seasons of sun and snow, their gardens a testament to patient cultivation. The history of Williamsburg is deeply intertwined with the iron and coal that once fueled the region's prosperity. The echoes of a more robust industrial past still resonate, though the primary hum of activity now emanates from agriculture and smaller manufacturing enterprises. The river, once a vital artery for transporting raw materials, now offers a peaceful respite, its currents guiding kayakers and fishermen rather than barges laden with ore. Local traditions often find their expression in community gatherings, where the shared history of industry and resilience is spoken of not with grand pronouncements, but in the quiet camaraderie of neighbors. Williamsburg, in its steady way, continues to draw its character from the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Williamsburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Williamsburg includes the ZIP code (16201), 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 (Williamsburg Community 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 Williamsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.