Cincinnatus New York Map

About Cincinnatus, New York

Cincinnatus is a locality in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 780. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Cincinnatus is located at 42.5423°N, 75.8958°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13040.

Cincinnatus rests in a hollow where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb toward the higher ridges of Cortland County. It lies 22.5 miles south of Union, NY (from Union, NY: bearing 181°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-north-west of McDonough. The fields here, in the soft light of late afternoon, possess a deep, almost bruised green, testament to the richness of the soil and the persistent work of those who cultivate it. A scattering of weathered barns, their paint long surrendered to the elements, punctuate the rolling landscape, their silhouettes softened by the gentle slope of the hills and the abundant growth of maples and oaks that crowd their edges. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of insect life and the distant murmur of the Tioughnioga River, a silver thread winding through the valley, its presence a constant, subtle reminder of the water that shapes this place. The history of Cincinnatus is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the quiet determination of its people. For generations, the land has been the bedrock of its economy, yielding crops and livestock that have sustained families and neighbors through changing times. The legacy of early settlers, who saw in this fertile valley a promise of a life built on hard work and independence, still resonates in the community's character. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring strength of Cincinnatus lies in its connection to the earth, a bond that is palpable in the well-tended fields and the unhurried pace of life, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of the day.

About This Cincinnatus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cincinnatus, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.542292, -75.895753. 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 Cincinnatus and Cortland County.

Detailed location data for Cincinnatus includes the ZIP code (13040), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cortland County (Cortland), 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 Cincinnatus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.