Chemung County, New York Map
Explore Chemung County, New York with this interactive street and satellite map. Browse all 14 cities and towns in Chemung County below.
Interactive Map of Chemung County, New York
| County | Chemung |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County Seat | Elmira |
| Country | United States of America |
| Latitude | 42.122012 |
| Longitude | -76.768562 |
| Cities & Towns | 14 |
| Area Codes | 607 |
About Chemung County, New York
Chemung County occupies a distinct geological corridor where the Appalachian Plateau fractures into deep, narrow valleys defined by the persistent southward flow of the river that shares its name. The terrain is characterized by steep, timbered ridges that rise sharply from the valley floor, creating a sense of containment and enclosure against the wider reach of the Southern Tier. Here, the air often holds a particular weight, trapped between the high, shadowed flanks of the hills as the sun retreats behind them in the late afternoon. The water, channeled through these low-lying basins, acts as a primary artery, guiding the movement of soil and silt while carving a passage through the layers of shale and sandstone that underpin the region’s foundation.
Chemung County was established in the early nineteenth century from lands formerly partitioned within a larger territorial frame, emerging as a distinct political entity as the state reorganized its western frontiers. Its formation followed the receding tide of revolutionary-era conflicts, transitioning from a contested boundary zone into a settled district marked by the arrival of industrious migrants seeking to harness the power of the water for milling and early manufacturing. The county seat emerged as the central point of governance, chosen for its proximity to the river’s confluence and its strategic position along the evolving pathways of trade. The architecture of these older centers reflects a utilitarian endurance, where sturdy brick facades have weathered decades of industrial cycles, their windows catching the pale, thin light of winter mornings with a quiet, observant stillness.
Economic life throughout the county has shifted from the early reliance on timber and heavy rail transit to a diverse landscape of advanced manufacturing, logistics, and regional services. The character of the place is defined by a certain pragmatic gravity, a sense that the inhabitants are accustomed to the demands of a climate that shifts abruptly from humid, verdant summers to long, gray seasons of persistent snow. Landmarks here are often functional, ranging from expansive bridge spans that connect the valley slopes to the remnants of industrial infrastructure that once fueled the growth of the region. There is a specific quality to the dusk in these neighborhoods, when the streetlights flicker on against the deepening blue of the high ridges, and the routine of the day settles into a steady, unadorned cadence that feels entirely local and sufficient unto itself.
Cities and Towns in Chemung County
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About This Chemung County Map Page
This page provides an interactive map of Chemung County, New York alongside links to detailed street maps for 14 cities and towns. The county seat is Elmira. Each city and town map page includes live weather, local news and precise GPS coordinates.
The Search Maps button below the county map opens USGS topographic maps and aerial imagery as base layers, with a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a single-fix GPS readout giving your USNG grid reference and latitude and longitude.
Location data is sourced from the USGS GNIS database and verified by coordinates, not name matching alone.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | USGS GNIS database; coordinates matched to 2020 US Census records |
