Clifton Springs New York Map

About Clifton Springs, New York

Clifton Springs is a locality in Ontario County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,273. The population density is 553.2 people per km². Clifton Springs is located at 42.9617°N, 77.1400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14432.

Clifton Springs rests on land that gently slopes toward the Seneca Lake outlet, a quiet transition from the rolling farmland that defines much of Ontario County. It lies 17.5 miles east-south-east of Perinton, NY (from Perinton, NY: bearing 118°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-east of Canandaigua. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant hayfields, particularly in the early morning when a soft, diffused light seems to cling to the low-lying areas. The landscape is a patchwork of cultivated fields, their greens and golds stretching towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of mature trees that offer pockets of shade. The characteristic quiet of Clifton Springs is broken only by the occasional rumble of a passing truck on the main thoroughfare or the distant call of a bird. The history of Clifton Springs is deeply intertwined with the very springs that gave it its name, once a draw for those seeking their restorative waters, a reputation that lingers in the town's collective memory. The economy, while no longer centered on the healing waters, still draws sustenance from the surrounding agricultural bounty, evident in the farmers' markets and the steady flow of produce trucks. The presence of the historic Clifton Springs Hospital, a landmark that has served the region for generations, speaks to a legacy of care and community service. While the grand hotels of its spa heyday are gone, a subtle elegance remains, a quiet dignity that hints at a more bustling past.

About This Clifton Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton Springs, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.96173, -77.139976. 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 Clifton Springs and Ontario County.

Detailed location data for Clifton Springs includes the ZIP code (14432), telephone area code (585), county seat of Ontario County (Canandaigua), and school district assignment (Phelps-Clifton Springs 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 Clifton Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.