Altmar New York Map

About Altmar, New York

Altmar is a locality in Oswego County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 243. The population density is 41.4 people per km². Altmar is located at 43.5101°N, 76.0021°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13302.

Altmar unfolds like a quiet secret along the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, its landscape a gentle swell of land meeting the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 23.8 miles north-north-east of Cicero, NY (from Cicero, NY: bearing 14°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-east of Richland. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding forests, a subtle perfume of pine and decaying leaves, especially potent after a rain. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the small cluster of homes and businesses, their roofs catching the diffused sunlight that filters through the often-overcast skies of this northern climate. The Salmon River, a vital artery, snakes its way through the terrain, its banks alive with the vibrant greens of ferns and the stoic presence of ancient trees, their branches reaching skyward as if in silent communion with the clouds. The history of Altmar is intimately tied to the powerful currents of the Salmon River and the bounty of Lake Ontario, a narrative shaped by both the indigenous peoples who first navigated these waters and the settlers who followed. For generations, the local economy has pulsed with the rhythm of fishing, both commercial and recreational, drawing anglers from afar to its famed salmon runs, a spectacle that transforms the riverbanks into a vibrant gathering place. Beyond the allure of the waterways, logging once played a significant role, the echoes of axes and the scent of freshly cut timber lingering in the collective memory. Today, Altmar retains a character of quiet resilience, its people connected by a shared understanding of the land and its offerings, a place where the pace of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of the river.

About This Altmar Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Altmar, New York 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 Altmar and Oswego County.

Detailed location data for Altmar includes the ZIP code (13302), telephone area code (315), county seat of Oswego County (Oswego), and school district assignment (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central 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 Altmar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.