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Canton New York Map

Explore Canton, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Canton, New York

How to Use This Canton, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Canton, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Canton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Canton
State	New York (NY)
County	St. Lawrence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.595616
Longitude	-75.169094
Population	7,155
Density	666.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	13617
Area Code	315
County Seat	Canton
School District	Canton Central School District

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About Canton, New York

Canton is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,155. The population density is 666.5 people per km². Canton is located at 44.5956°N, 75.1691°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Canton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 13617.

Canton defines itself through the steady, insistent movement of the Grass River as it winds toward the northern horizon. It lies 10.6 miles west-southwest of Potsdam, NY (from Potsdam, NY: bearing 241°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-northwest of Pierrepont. The topography surrounding Canton consists of gentle, inland plains that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains. Travelers find the air here carries a crisp, weightless quality, especially during the long months when the ground remains locked in frost. While the landscape remains largely pastoral, the dense canopy of Taylor Creek State Forest provides a wilder, deeper green texture to the outer edges of the region. On quiet afternoons, the light catches the surface of the river, turning the water into a ribbon of hammered silver that cuts through the flat, productive earth.

Canton emerged from the deliberate labor of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the reliable energy provided by the currents of the Grass River. The local economy has long been anchored by the dual pillars of agricultural production and the intellectual rigor fostered by the presence of higher education. Small-scale manufacturing and service industries have evolved to support the daily needs of the residents, maintaining a stable, cyclical rhythm of commerce. Historically, the industrious spirit of the pioneers transformed the wilderness into a grid of working farms and academic corridors. This economic foundation remains resilient, surviving the shifts of modern industry by clinging to the traditions of hard work and regional self-sufficiency.

Canton centers its civic life around the Canton Village Green, a space where the architecture of the past meets the unhurried pace of daily routines. This public square serves as a focal point for seasonal markets and community gatherings, reflecting a character shaped by the intersection of rural heritage and scholarly pursuit. Notable figures such as the renowned author Irving Bacheller once found inspiration in the quietude of this landscape, drawing from the local temperament to fuel their work. During the autumn months, the town experiences a quiet transformation as the foliage turns, drawing visitors to the serene paths that lead toward the distant, shimmering expanse of Buck Pond. The culture remains defined by a profound sense of place, where the legacy of the past is not merely observed but lived in the constant, reliable flow of the river and the steady cycles of the academic calendar.

Nearby Outdoor Places

American Theatre (Theatre) — 0.0 mi, 223° SW
Tauny (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 272° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
Village Of Canton Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
Class of 1975 50th Reunion (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 127° SE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 128° SE
The Davis Memorial Parade Bench (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 129° SE
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 118° SE
Gulick Theatre (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 119° SE
Mill Stones (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 139° SE
Giant ADK Chair (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 138° SE
Taylor Park Community Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 171° S
Upper And Lower Lakes Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 288° W
Crary Mills State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 097° E
Glenmeal State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 125° SE
Saint Lawrence County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 091° E
Cathedral Grove (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 098° E
Lucy's Hole (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 100° E
The Tub (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 102° E
Tannery Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 103° E
Higley Flow State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 121° SE
Galop Island State Park (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 324° NW
Lock 27 (Historic Ruins) — 16.9 mi, 318° NW
Frederick Remington Art Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 294° NW
Iroquois Lock (Viewpoint) — 17.8 mi, 337° NW
Carman House Museum (Museum) — 18.3 mi, 337° NW
Doran Bay Model Ship Museum (Museum) — 19.0 mi, 342° N
Five Ponds Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 31.4 mi, 167° S
Pepperbox Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 41.3 mi, 175° S

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