Bolivar New York Map

About Bolivar, New York

Bolivar is a locality in Madison County, New York, United States. Bolivar is located at 43.0712°N, 75.8888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14715.

Bolivar rests in a quiet fold of Madison County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards the higher elevations. It lies 6.5 miles north-east of Manlius, NY (from Manlius, NY: bearing 43°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of DeWitt. Rolling hills, cloaked in a shifting patchwork of deciduous forest and cultivated fields, define the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the persistent, gentle rains that characterize this corner of the state. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of late-blooming clover. Small, clear streams, their beds lined with smooth, grey stones, thread through the valleys, reflecting the pale blue of the sky and the deeper greens of the surrounding woods. The houses of Bolivar are scattered, strung out along the country roads like beads on a thread, their clapboard siding weathered by decades of sun and snow. The history of Bolivar is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural traditions that have shaped its character. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this locale, a sturdy spirit of self-reliance and neighborly support persists, evident in the local general store, a hub of quiet commerce and community exchange. The land itself, with its rich loam and dependable rainfall, remains the primary economic engine, fostering a deep connection between the people and the earth. The occasional hum of a tractor working the fields, or the distant lowing of cattle, are the dominant sounds that punctuate the otherwise tranquil days in Bolivar.

About This Bolivar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bolivar, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.071178, -75.888803. 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 Bolivar and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Bolivar includes the ZIP code (13037), telephone area code (315, 607), county seat of Madison County (Wampsville), and school district assignment (Bolivar-Richburg 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 Bolivar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.