Horicon New York Map

About Horicon, New York

Horicon is a locality in Warren County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Horicon is located at 43.7132°N, 73.7007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12815.

Horicon rests in a valley where the land rises in broad, gentle swells towards the higher Adirondack foothills. It lies 23.6 miles north of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-east of Schroon Lake. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume hinting at the vast, wilder country just beyond the cultivated fields. Open meadows, stitched with the vibrant greens and golds of summer grasses, give way to the darker, more somber tones of mixed hardwood and coniferous forests that climb the slopes. The Warren County landscape around Horicon possesses a quiet, unassuming beauty, a place where the sky feels immense, often painted with the soft, diffused light of a temperate climate. The history of Horicon is tied to the very land that surrounds it, a story of clearing fields and building homes from the plentiful timber. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding forests, established a foothold here, their endeavors shaping the nascent economy. While the days of large-scale logging may have receded, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, a legacy woven into the character of the place. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of agriculture, small businesses that serve the surrounding rural population, and the quiet allure of a community that offers respite from the clamor of larger cities. The nearby waterways, fed by the higher elevations, also play a role, their steady flow a constant reminder of the natural forces that have always governed life in Horicon.

About This Horicon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Horicon, 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 Horicon and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Horicon includes the ZIP code (12815), telephone area code (845), county seat of Warren County (Queensbury), 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 Horicon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.