Basom New York Map

About Basom, New York

Basom is a locality in Genesee County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Basom is located at 43.0673°N, 78.3914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14013.

Basom lies in a broad, fertile expanse of Genesee County, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 11.9 miles east-north-east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 58°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-north-east of Newstead. Rolling fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade. The air here, especially in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated soil and the faintest whisper of distant livestock. Creeks, born from the gentle undulations of the terrain, meander through the landscape, their water catching the light with a shy, silver glint. The character of Basom is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace and the sky feels vast and generous. The history of Basom is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Western New York, a legacy evident in the enduring farmsteads and the practical, hardworking spirit of its residents. For generations, the rich soil has sustained families, with crops like corn, soybeans, and various fruits forming the backbone of the local economy. While not a bustling hub, Basom possesses a distinctiveness born from this agrarian tradition, a place where the seasons still mark the rhythm of life more than any clock. The landscape itself, shaped by glaciers and tilled by human hands, tells a story of resilience and connection to the earth, a narrative that continues to unfold with each passing harvest.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Basom, 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 Basom and Genesee County.

Detailed location data for Basom includes the ZIP code (14013), telephone area code (716), county seat of Genesee County (Batavia), 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 Basom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.