Burke New York Map

About Burke, New York

Burke is a locality in Franklin County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Burke is located at 44.9048°N, 74.1693°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12917.

Burke rests in a broad, fertile valley, cradled by the foothills of the Adirondacks. It lies 55.6 miles west-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 303°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-north-east of Malone. The land here is a patchwork of fields, some emerald green in the late spring, others burnished gold in the autumn sun, interspersed with stands of deciduous trees whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze. The Great Chateaugay River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through this landscape, its banks often lined with willow and alder, providing a constant, murmuring soundtrack to the quiet life of Burke. In the early morning, a soft, pearly light often hangs in the air, lending a gentle mystique to the familiar contours of the hills. The history of Burke is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this valley, its economy built on the back of hardy farming and the lumber that once flowed down its rivers. Generations have worked this soil, their lives marked by the changing seasons and the steady rhythm of the harvest. While the era of large-scale logging has largely passed, remnants of that industry can still be glimpsed in the weathered barns and the occasional overgrown logging road that hints at a more robust past. Today, a quiet resilience defines Burke, a character forged by the enduring connection to the land and the understated pride of those who call this place home.

About This Burke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burke, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.904768, -74.16934. 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 Burke and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Burke includes the ZIP code (12917), telephone area code (845), county seat of Franklin County (Malone), and school district assignment (Malone 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 Burke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.