Cato New York Map

About Cato, New York

Cato is a locality in Cayuga County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 576. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Cato is located at 43.1681°N, 76.5730°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13033.

Cato rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers. It lies 16.3 miles north of Auburn, NY (from Auburn, NY: bearing 359°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-south-west of Lysander. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of rain and sun, fall away towards the shallow, reedy edges of Owasco Lake, its surface often mirroring the vast, pale sky. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the land, their green and gold a familiar pattern under the generous light of the New York sky. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a quiet testament to the agricultural heart of this place. Small groves of trees, mostly maple and oak, punctuate the open expanses, offering pockets of cool shadow. The history of Cato is deeply rooted in the land itself. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, carved out farms and established a community that has always prioritized practicality and self-reliance. While large industries have largely bypassed this corner of Cayuga County, the local economy remains tied to the bounty of the earth, with agriculture still a significant presence. Generations have worked this land, their stories whispered in the wind that rustles through the tall grasses. The general store, a familiar anchor, still serves as a hub, a place where news is exchanged and the quiet pulse of Cato's daily life can be felt.

About This Cato Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cato, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.168123, -76.572999. 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 Cato and Cayuga County.

Detailed location data for Cato includes the ZIP code (13033), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cayuga County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Cato-Meridian 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 Cato is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.