Canton New York Map

About Canton, New York

Canton is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,344. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Canton is located at 44.5956°N, 75.1691°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13617.

Canton rests in a broad, verdant bowl, its landscape a quiet conversation between rolling farmland and the persistent whisper of the Grasse River. It lies 96.6 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-north-west of Pierrepont. Fields of corn and hay, gold and green under the vast Northern sky, stretch towards the horizon, broken by stoic stands of maple and birch that blaze with defiant color in autumn. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, cool scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, hinting at the long winters that shape the character of this St. Lawrence County locality. The Grasse River itself, a silver ribbon, meanders through the heart of Canton, its banks often softened by willows and the occasional splash of a jumping fish, a constant, gentle pulse in the otherwise still quietude. The story of Canton is written in its sturdy brick buildings and the enduring presence of its educational institutions, a legacy that began with its founding as a hub for agriculture and commerce in the early 19th century. The town grew around the confluence of waterways and the fertile soil, fostering a local economy that has historically leaned on dairy farming and timber, though a more diversified modern character is evident. St. Lawrence University, a prominent liberal arts college, imbues Canton with a youthful energy and intellectual hum, its students adding a different rhythm to the established pace of life. The town square, with its classic gazebo and the imposing county courthouse, remains a focal point, a place where the echoes of past generations mingle with the everyday bustle of local businesses and community gatherings, a testament to Canton's deep roots and its ongoing narrative.

About This Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.595616, -75.169094. 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 Canton and St. Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (13617), telephone area code (315), county seat of St. Lawrence County (Canton), and school district assignment (Canton 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 Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.