Cumberland Head New York Map
Cumberland Head, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cumberland Head, Clinton County.
Interactive Map of Cumberland Head, New York
| City | Cumberland Head |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Clinton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.716432 |
| Longitude | -73.402634 |
| Population | 1,535 |
| Density | 162.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cumberland Head, New York
Cumberland Head is a locality in Clinton County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,535. The population density is 162.3 people per km². Cumberland Head is located at 44.7164°N, 73.4026°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12901.
Cumberland Head juts into the vast expanse of Lake Champlain, a peninsula of weathered earth and resilient pines. It lies 19.1 miles north-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 331°T), and is situated 2.7 miles east-north-east of Plattsburgh. The land here slopes gently towards the water, a mosaic of open fields that give way to the dense, whispering forests. The air, even on a still day, carries a subtle tang of fresh water and damp earth, a constant reminder of the lake's immense presence. The light, particularly as it begins to retreat in the late afternoon, paints the landscape in hues of ochre and muted gold, softening the edges of the barns and farmhouses that dot the terrain. The very shape of Cumberland Head, a finger extended into the cool, blue depths, seems to invite contemplation, a place where the land and water engage in a quiet, enduring conversation. The history of Cumberland Head is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the lake and the agriculture it has sustained. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, from the crops grown in its fertile soil to the fish that once teemed in the surrounding waters. Evidence of past endeavors can still be found in the remnants of old stone walls and the weathered timbers of forgotten structures, whispers of lives lived and work undertaken. The economy, now more diversified, still draws strength from the natural beauty that defines Cumberland Head, drawing visitors to its shores and appreciating the enduring, unhurried pace of life that characterizes this peninsula. The enduring spirit of this place is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring relationship between people and the land they inhabit.
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About This Cumberland Head Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumberland Head, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cumberland Head and Clinton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cumberland Head is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cumberland Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
