Glenfield New York Map

About Glenfield, New York

Glenfield is a locality in Lewis County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 380. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Glenfield is located at 43.7103°N, 75.4021°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13343.

Glenfield rests in a valley carved by ancient ice, where the Black River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, flows with a steady persistence. It lies 34.5 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 4°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-east of Lowville. The land rises around it in a series of gentle slopes, cloaked in the deep green of hardwood forests that turn to fiery hues each autumn. Fields, cleared long ago for farming, checkerboard the landscape, their boundaries often marked by weathered stone walls or stands of wild lilac. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, sharp perfume that speaks of the wilderness pressing in. Even in high summer, the light holds a certain clarity, a crispness that seems to sharpen the edges of the world, and at dusk, the western sky often ignites with a soft, bruised lavender. The history of Glenfield is etched into its very bones, a story of logging camps and agricultural endeavors that shaped its character. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and timber, found a life here that was both demanding and rewarding. The Black River, once a vital artery for transporting logs, now offers quiet recreation, its banks a haven for anglers and kayakers. The local economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its agricultural roots, with family farms dotting the countryside, producing milk, hay, and maple syrup. There are no grand monuments or bustling metropolises here; Glenfield’s distinction lies in its quiet resilience, the enduring spirit of a place that has learned to thrive in its own corner of the world, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Glenfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenfield, 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 Glenfield and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Glenfield includes the ZIP code (13343), telephone area code (315), county seat of Lewis County (Lowville), 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 Glenfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.