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Fort Drum New York Map

Explore Fort Drum, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fort Drum, New York

How to Use This Fort Drum, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fort Drum, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fort Drum.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fort Drum
State	New York (NY)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.045277
Longitude	-75.795284
Population	15,896
Density	428.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	13602, 13603
Area Code	315
County Seat	Watertown
School District	Indian River Central School District

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About Fort Drum, New York

Fort Drum is a locality in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,896. The population density is 428.0 people per km². Fort Drum is located at 44.0453°N, 75.7953°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 13602, 13603.

Fort Drum occupies a vast expanse of northern terrain characterized by sweeping plains and dense, quiet woodlands that shift in color with the turning seasons. It lies 7.5 miles northeast of Watertown, NY (from Watertown, NY: bearing 50°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east-northeast of Calcium. Pleasant Creek winds its way through the landscape just one mile from the primary installations, its waters moving with a steady, deliberate coldness. Further out, the expansive Pine Plains offer a flat, open horizon that seems to hold the sky with a peculiar, heavy clarity. Those who traverse the grounds often notice the subtle way the light flattens across the fields at dusk, turning the wild grasses into a muted, uniform gray. In the far distance, the silhouettes of the Adirondack Mountains rise against the sky like a jagged, distant memory of more rugged earth.

Fort Drum serves as a cornerstone of the regional economy, providing a structure of purpose and employment that anchors the surrounding rural life. The history of the installation is defined by its evolution into a massive hub for military readiness, shaping the local industry through its constant demand for services and infrastructure. Small businesses in the vicinity often synchronize their rhythms with the operational pulse of the post, creating a unique economic interdependence. While the winters can be long and demanding, the community maintains a stoic resilience that mirrors the endurance of the land itself. Modern development continues to grow around the core of Fort Drum, balancing the technical requirements of a national defense site with the slow, steady pace of the upstate countryside.

Cultural life at Fort Drum is marked by the transient yet dedicated spirit of the personnel who pass through its gates, leaving behind a legacy of service. Families often gather during the quieter hours at Maple Street Park, where the space provides a necessary respite from the rigorous demands of daily duty. Recreational activities and local events frequently center on the camaraderie found among those serving, fostering a distinct social character that feels both disciplined and deeply human. For those seeking the solace of still water, Pleasant Lake remains a favored destination for reflection during the warmer months. While the region does not claim a wealth of celebrities, it remains firmly defined by the individual resolve of those who contribute to the daily life of this significant installation.

Nearby Outdoor Places

10th Mountain Division (light Infantry) Monument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 018° N
10th Mountain Division & Fort Drum Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 046° NE
Fort Drum MWR (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 334° NW
Black River Village of Land (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 167° S
10th Mountain Division Historical Collection (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 108° E
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 149° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 287° W
Jefferson County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 137° SE
Black River Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 190° S
Little Theatre of Watertown (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 228° SW
Perch River Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 318° NW
Jefferson County Historical Society (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 229° SW
New York Central Roundhouse (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 233° SW
Coyote Flats State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 339° N
Philadelphia Historical Society (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 030° NE
Grist Mill built in 1805 (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 029° NE
Pinckney State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 179° S
The Soldiers and Sailors (Monument) — 11.7 mi, 360° N
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 360° N
Sackets Harbor Historical Society (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 247° SW
Westcott Beach State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 237° SW
St Lawrence Gallery (Gallery) — 19.9 mi, 313° NW
Wellesley Island State Park (State Park) — 19.9 mi, 327° NW
Uncle Sam boat tours (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 343° N
Potholes (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 325° NW
Glacial Potholes (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 325° NW
Parc national des Îles-du-Saint-Laurent (Nature Reserve) — 24.2 mi, 335° NW
Littlejohn State Game Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 25.8 mi, 191° S
Pepperbox Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 31.9 mi, 102° E
Five Ponds Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 33.1 mi, 087° E

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