Guilford New York Map

About Guilford, New York

Guilford is a locality in Chenango County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Guilford is located at 42.4042°N, 75.4896°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13780.

Guilford’s rolling hills, a soft green velvet under the vast New York sky, hold the quietude of ancient forests and the gentle murmur of winding creeks. It lies 30.4 miles north-east of Binghamton, NY (from Binghamton, NY: bearing 46°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Norwich. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, where broad fields of corn and hay yield to shadowed woods, their edges softened by the perpetual haze of distant farmsteads. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest perfume of pine and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and stone walls that stitch the landscape together. Even the houses, scattered with a deliberate, unhurried grace, seem to belong to the land, their porches wide enough for contemplation and their windows reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. The history of Guilford is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots, a legacy visible in the enduring rhythms of planting and harvest that still shape the local economy. For generations, this land has sustained its people through the cultivation of its fertile soil, a tradition that continues to define the character of Guilford. The Chenango River, a vital artery for the region, once powered mills and facilitated trade, its waters now reflecting a slower, more introspective era. Today, the economy is a blend of those enduring farming practices and a growing appreciation for the quiet beauty that draws visitors seeking an escape from the clamor of larger cities, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the very texture of the earth and the unpretentious spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Guilford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Guilford, 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 Guilford and Chenango County.

Detailed location data for Guilford includes the ZIP code (13780), telephone area code (607), county seat of Chenango County (Norwich), and school district assignment (Bainbridge-Guilford 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 Guilford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.