Artemas Pennsylvania Map

About Artemas, Pennsylvania

Artemas is a locality in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Artemas is located at 39.7470°N, 78.4389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17211.

Artemas rests in the embrace of Pennsylvania's southwestern highlands, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 38.1 miles west of Antrim Township, PA (from Antrim Township, PA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 12.4 miles northeast of Allegany. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a tapestry of forested ridges that soften into fertile hollows. Small, clear streams, born from the Allegheny Plateau's ancient springs, meander through the valleys, their gentle murmurs a constant soundtrack to the quietude. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, and the light, as it filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple, often possesses a diffused, almost spiritual quality, painting the forest floor in shifting mosaics of gold and shadow. The history of Artemas is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that surround it, a story woven from the threads of early settlement and a life intimately tied to the land. Once a crossroads for those venturing west, its economy has long been shaped by the bounty of its soil and the resilience of its people. While the echoes of past agricultural endeavors, particularly the cultivation of crops suited to the temperate climate, can still be felt, the modern rhythm of Artemas is one of quiet persistence. Small businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the residents, and the distinctive character of the place is preserved in the unhurried pace of daily life, a gentle counterpoint to the clamor of distant cities.

About This Artemas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Artemas, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.747032, -78.438903. 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 Artemas and Bedford County.

Detailed location data for Artemas includes the ZIP code (17211), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bedford County (Bedford), 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 Artemas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.