Carbon County Map, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Map of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Map of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

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About Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Carbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It's county seat is Jim Thorpe. As per 2020 census, the population of Carbon County is 65412 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 387 sq mi (1,002 km2). Carbon County was established on 1843.

Facts about Carbon County, Pennsylvania

CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
RegionNortheastern Pennsylvania
County SeatJim Thorpe
Named AfterCoal (carbon)
Established1843
Organized1843
Coordinates40.9187° N, 75.7077° W
Total Area~387 sq mi
Land Area~381 sq mi
Water Area~6 sq mi
Population (2020)64,491
Population RankSmaller county in Pennsylvania
Major CityJim Thorpe
Main IndustriesTourism, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy
Major AirportPocono Mountains Municipal Airport (outside county)
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForLehigh Gorge, Coal mining history, Outdoor recreation
Websitehttps://www.carboncounty.com

Top Attractions in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

  • Lehigh Gorge State Park – Gorge trails and river views.
  • Jim Thorpe Historic District – Victorian architecture and shops.
  • Asa Packer Mansion Museum – Gilded Age mansion tours.
  • Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway – Scenic train rides.
  • Hickory Run State Park – Boulder Field and hiking.
  • Glen Onoko Falls (area) – Scenic waterfall views.
  • Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center – Local history exhibits.
  • Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary – Indoor butterfly garden.
  • Switchback Railroad Trail – Historic rail-trail biking.
  • Carbon County Environmental Education Center – Nature trails.
  • Old Jail Museum – Historic jail and legends.
  • Pohopoco Creek – Fishing and scenic views.

Cities & Towns in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, East Side, Bowmanstown, Summit Hill, Lansford, Beaver Meadows, Weissport, Penn Forest, Lower Towamensing