Dickinson New York Map

About Dickinson, New York

Dickinson is a locality in Franklin County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Dickinson is located at 44.7484°N, 74.5646°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12916.

Dickinson unfolds as a landscape shaped by the persistent sculpting of water and ice, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, forested embrace. It lies 69.1 miles west-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 286°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south of Moira. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of spruce and fir, give way to the clearer, wider expanses of meadows that catch the sun with a soft, golden luminescence. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the surrounding Adirondack foothills. Streams, often no more than a murmur over smooth stones, weave through the terrain, their waters reflecting the dappled light that filters through the dense canopy. It is a place that feels both ancient and immediate, where the quiet persistence of nature dictates the rhythm of existence. The history of Dickinson is a story of hardy settlers drawn to the land's promise, their lives intertwined with the cycles of logging and small-scale agriculture that once defined its economy. The clearings that dot the landscape are echoes of past endeavors, fields now returning to their wilder state or supporting the quiet lives of those who remain. While the grand industries have largely receded, a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world endure. Local traditions, often unwritten and passed down through generations, celebrate the changing seasons and the bounty of the forests and fields. The pace of life in Dickinson is unhurried, allowing for a mindful appreciation of the subtle shifts in light and shadow across the hills, and the enduring strength of a community rooted in its place.

About This Dickinson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dickinson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.748389, -74.564621. 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 Dickinson and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Dickinson includes the ZIP code (12930), telephone area code (845), county seat of Franklin County (Malone), 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 Dickinson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.