Chenango Forks New York Map

About Chenango Forks, New York

Chenango Forks is a locality in Broome County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Chenango Forks is located at 42.2356°N, 75.8482°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13746.

Chenango Forks unfolds across a landscape where the Chenango River, a ribbon of cool, deliberate flow, carves its path through rolling terrain. It lies 10.1 miles north-north-east of Binghamton, NY (from Binghamton, NY: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of Greene. The land here is a study in soft greens and earthy browns, a generous canvas painted by seasons. Hills, not imposing but present, cradle the valley, their slopes often clad in the sturdy, dependable presence of mixed hardwoods – maple, oak, and pine – their branches reaching skyward like patient prayers. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the small houses and the few businesses that mark the heart of Chenango Forks. The river itself, a constant companion, murmurs its ancient song, reflecting the ever-shifting sky, a mirror for the quiet passage of clouds and the occasional, bright flash of a kingfisher's flight. The history of Chenango Forks is entwined with the water that gives it its name, a place where the confluence of streams long ago drew the attention of settlers seeking fertile ground and a lifeblood for their endeavors. Early industries were tied to the bounty of the land and the river's power, gristmills and sawmills humming with activity in generations past. Today, the economy holds a quiet resilience, rooted in agriculture that still graces the surrounding fields with rows of corn and hay, and in the steady hum of local businesses that serve the surrounding populace. It’s a place where the past whispers through the sturdy, weathered barns and the occasional stately old farmhouse, their clapboards telling stories of enduring families and a life lived in concert with the rhythms of the Broome County countryside.

About This Chenango Forks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chenango Forks, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.235631, -75.84825. 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 Chenango Forks and Broome County.

Detailed location data for Chenango Forks includes the ZIP code (13746), telephone area code (607), county seat of Broome County (Binghamton), and school district assignment. 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 Chenango Forks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.