Cohocton New York Map

About Cohocton, New York

Cohocton is a locality in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 820. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Cohocton is located at 42.5023°N, 77.5072°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14826.

Cohocton lies cradled in a valley where the land begins to swell and fold, a gentle rise of hills that hint at the more dramatic Finger Lakes country to the north. It lies 38.8 miles south of Henrietta, NY (from Henrietta, NY: bearing 172°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-south-east of North Dansville. The Cohocton River, a ribbon of muted silver under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky, threads its way through this landscape, its banks softened by a patchwork of fields and the occasional stand of mature oak and maple. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth and growing things, particularly after a rain, and in the early morning, a fine mist can cling to the lower fields, blurring the edges of barns and silos into hazy, pastel dreams. The houses of Cohocton are solid, unpretentious things, often painted in muted blues, grays, and whites, their porches offering a quiet invitation to watch the slow procession of days. The history of Cohocton is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the steady flow of its namesake river, a waterway that once carried logs and whispers of early settlers seeking opportunity. Agriculture has long been the backbone of this region, with apple orchards and vineyards now painting broad strokes of color across the rolling terrain, their bounty celebrated in local markets and roadside stands. The quiet hum of machinery from agricultural enterprises often provides the soundtrack to Cohocton's days, a steady testament to a community built on hard work and the bounty of the land. While the grand industries of yesteryear may have receded, a resilient spirit endures, a quiet pride in the enduring connection to the earth and the simple, honest rhythms of rural life.

About This Cohocton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cohocton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.502291, -77.50721. 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 Cohocton and Steuben County.

Detailed location data for Cohocton includes the ZIP code (14826), telephone area code (607), county seat of Steuben County (Bath), and school district assignment (Wayland-Cohocton 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 Cohocton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.