Cossayuna New York Map

About Cossayuna, New York

Cossayuna is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Cossayuna is located at 43.1837°N, 73.4268°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12823.

Cossayuna rests in the rolling hills of Washington County, a place where broad fields, stitched with the darker green of mature woodlands, meet a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 12.4 miles east-north-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 59°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-north-east of Northumberland. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness, a hint of pine and damp earth that sharpens the senses. The land itself is a gentle, persistent swell, leading the eye towards distant, hazy ridges. A quiet stillness often settles over Cossayuna, punctuated only by the call of a hawk or the distant hum of a tractor, a palpable sense of space that invites contemplation. The history of Cossayuna is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the abundant waters that define its landscape. Once a hub for agriculture, its fields still bear the legacy of generations who worked this land, producing crops that fed families and fueled local economies. The lake, a shimmering expanse that gives the locale its name, has long been a focal point, offering both sustenance and recreation, its shores a testament to the enduring appeal of natural beauty. While the economic landscape has evolved, a strong sense of community persists, a quiet pride in the enduring character of Cossayuna and its place in the broader tapestry of upstate New York.

About This Cossayuna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cossayuna, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.183686, -73.426779. 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 Cossayuna and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Cossayuna includes the ZIP code (12865), telephone area code (845), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), 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 Cossayuna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.