Waverly Pennsylvania Map

About Waverly, Pennsylvania

Waverly is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Waverly is located at 41.5265°N, 75.7055°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18471.

Waverly unfolds across a landscape of quiet, agrarian elegance where the earth rises in soft, deliberate swells that suggest a legacy of patient cultivation. It lies 8.3 miles north-northwest of Dunmore, PA (from Dunmore, PA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-northwest of Scranton. The air here holds a crisp, continental clarity, cooling rapidly as the sun retreats behind the distant, hazy silhouette of the Pocono Mountains. Nearby, the modest waters of Ackerly Creek carve a thin, silver vein through the fields, while the nearby Glenburn Pond remains a still, glass-like mirror reflecting the seasonal transformations of the deciduous canopy. Within these borders, the Waverly Community House serves as an anchor for the spirit, standing as a focal point where the local rhythm finds its pulse amidst the changing light of the late afternoon. Waverly retains the character of a settlement built upon the steady labor of the soil, long removed from the industrial clamor that once defined the broader region. The economy has transitioned from its early agricultural foundations into a quiet enclave where the architecture of the past—sturdy, enduring homes—speaks to a history of deliberate development. Those seeking the rugged outdoors often venture toward the Pinnacle Trail to survey the expansive terrain, or find solace in the dramatic, vertical descent of Buttermilk Falls, which lies a distance away. Life in Waverly proceeds with a measured, intentional cadence, far removed from the bustle of the distant valleys, maintaining a distinct identity defined by its preservation of land and the quiet endurance of its people.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.526467, -75.705469. 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 Waverly and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (18471), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Abington Heights 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.