Carthage New York Map

About Carthage, New York

Carthage is a locality in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,510. The population density is 564.5 people per km². Carthage is located at 43.9781°N, 75.6094°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13619.

Carthage rests where the Black River, a ribbon of cool, determined water, bends its course, lending a watery breath to the air that hangs, especially in the lingering afternoons of autumn, with a scent of damp earth and fading leaves. It lies 53.4 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 352°T), and is situated 0.4 miles north-east of West Carthage. The land around Carthage is a study in gentle slopes and fertile plains, a patchwork quilt stitched with fields that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless canvas where clouds drift with the unhurried grace of migrating birds, and the light, particularly as evening descends, washes over the landscape in hues of rose and deep violet, imbuing the ordinary with a quiet, profound beauty. Ancient maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their leaves a vibrant testament to the changing seasons, and the very soil beneath one's feet seems to hum with the persistent, understated life of the north country. The history of Carthage is deeply intertwined with the power of its river, a vital artery that once propelled mills and shaped the fortunes of this place. Founded in the early 19th century, it grew from a nascent settlement into a hub of industry, its economy once anchored by the timber and paper mills that drew life from the flowing waters. Though those days of roaring machinery have largely receded, a quiet industriousness still characterizes Carthage, evident in its small businesses and the enduring agricultural spirit of the surrounding farms. A notable landmark, the historic Carthage Village Hall, stands as a proud, if understated, echo of its past, its architecture whispering tales of generations who built their lives here. Even today, the Black River continues to offer its gifts, a source of recreation and a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped and continue to sustain Carthage.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carthage, 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 Carthage and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Carthage includes the ZIP code (13619), telephone area code (315), county seat of Jefferson County (Watertown), and school district assignment (Carthage 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 Carthage is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.