Downsville New York Map

About Downsville, New York

Downsville is a locality in Delaware County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 163. The population density is 22.3 people per km². Downsville is located at 42.0809°N, 74.9957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13755.

Downsville rests in a fold of the Catskill Mountains, where the East and West Branches of the Delaware River converge, creating a broad, clear expanse of water that reflects the ever-shifting sky. It lies 47.3 miles east of Binghamton, NY (from Binghamton, NY: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Walton. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense forests of hardwood and pine, rise steeply from the riverbanks, their slopes etched with the trails of deer and the occasional fox. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and in the late afternoon, the light softens to a warm, honeyed glow that paints the distant peaks with an ephemeral beauty. The village itself, a modest collection of buildings, seems to huddle close to the water, its presence a quiet acknowledgement of the river’s enduring power. The history of Downsville is intimately tied to the Delaware River, a vital artery for logging and transportation in centuries past. The economy, once driven by the timber trade and early agriculture, has since shifted to embrace the natural bounty of the region, with fishing, hunting, and a burgeoning tourism industry taking root. The iconic Downsville Dam, a significant engineering feat of its time, stands as a silent sentinel, a reminder of the human endeavor to harness the river's flow, while the surrounding landscape, largely preserved through state forest lands, offers a sanctuary for diverse wildlife. Local traditions often revolve around the river’s seasons, from the excitement of the spring thaw to the quiet contemplation of autumn, weaving a narrative of human life intimately connected to the rhythms of the natural world.

About This Downsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Downsville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.08092, -74.99572. 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 Downsville and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Downsville includes the ZIP code (13755), telephone area code (607), county seat of Delaware County (Delhi), and school district assignment (Downsville 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 Downsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.