Polk Pennsylvania Map

About Polk, Pennsylvania

Polk is a locality in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 615. The population density is 131.8 people per km². Polk is located at 41.3670°N, 79.9292°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16342.

Polk rests in the gentle embrace of the Allegheny Plateau, a landscape sculpted by eons of wind and water. It lies 22.2 miles south-southeast of Meadville, PA (from Meadville, PA: bearing 149°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-southwest of Sugarcreek. The land rolls with a quiet resilience, its contours softened by a verdant cloak of deciduous forests that shift from deep emerald in summer to fiery hues in autumn. Small streams, clear and cold, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine needles. The sky above Polk often holds a particular quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun’s rays slant through the trees, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty to the familiar woods. The air itself feels clean, carrying the subtle aroma of distant woodsmoke and the promise of changing seasons. Polk's story is one of quiet perseverance and community spirit, its roots intertwined with the agricultural heritage of western Pennsylvania. For generations, the fertile soil and abundant woodlands sustained its inhabitants, fostering a rhythm of life tied to the land. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of the state, a strong sense of local enterprise persists, with small businesses and farms forming the economic backbone. The town center, with its modest but well-maintained buildings, still hums with a quiet energy, a place where neighbors recognize each other on the street and conversations often turn to local happenings. There's a palpable sense of history here, not in grand monuments, but in the weathered facades of older homes and the stories passed down through families, a subtle undercurrent that gives Polk its distinctive character.

About This Polk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Polk, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.367001, -79.929223. 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 Polk and Venango County.

Detailed location data for Polk includes the ZIP code (16342), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Venango County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Franklin 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 Polk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.