Cold Brook New York Map

About Cold Brook, New York

Cold Brook is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 164. The population density is 167.9 people per km². Cold Brook is located at 43.2417°N, 75.0388°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13324.

Cold Brook lies at the confluence of gentle slopes and the patient whisper of water, a place where the rolling hills of Central New York begin to soften their embrace. It lies 13.8 miles north-east of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 45°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-south-east of Trenton. The land here is a patchwork of fields, some yielding to the plow, others left to the wild grace of sumac and Queen Anne's lace that spill over forgotten stone walls. A quiet stillness often settles, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant lowing of cattle, and when the sun dips, the sky above Cold Brook bleeds into hues of lavender and bruised plum, painting the scattered farmhouses and barns in a fleeting, ethereal glow. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the faintest hint of pine from the denser woodlands that fringe the horizon. The history of Cold Brook is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of sustenance. For generations, farms have been the backbone of this locality, their prosperity tied to the cycles of planting and harvest, the careful tending of livestock. While large industries are absent, a resilient spirit of local enterprise persists, seen in the independent shops that dot the main thoroughfare and the occasional small workshop where skilled hands craft goods with practiced care. The nearby Mohawk River, though not directly within Cold Brook, has long served as a historical artery for trade and travel, its influence subtly shaping the development of the surrounding landscape and the hardy character of its people.

About This Cold Brook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cold Brook, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.241736, -75.03877. 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 Cold Brook and Herkimer County.

Detailed location data for Cold Brook includes the ZIP code (12412), telephone area code (845, 315), county seat of Herkimer County (Herkimer), and school district assignment (Poland 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 Cold Brook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.