Hornby New York Map

About Hornby, New York

Hornby is a locality in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Hornby is located at 42.2442°N, 77.0441°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14843.

Hornby unfolds across rolling hills, a mosaic of emerald fields and deep, shadowed woodlands that slope towards the horizon. It lies 16.1 miles north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 311°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Corning. The land here is a study in gentle contours, where glacial forces once smoothed and shaped the terrain, leaving behind a topography that invites contemplation rather than dramatic pronouncements. Streams, born from unseen springs, thread their way through the valleys, their murmurs a constant, quiet counterpoint to the rustling leaves. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a palpable presence that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. The history of Hornby is tied to the fertile soil and the persistent spirit of those who first sought to cultivate it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and a fresh start, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, their fields yielding corn, soybeans, and the occasional vineyard that now graces the hillsides. The legacy of agriculture is visible in the sturdy barns and weathered farmhouses that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to generations of toil and resilience. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring character of Hornby remains rooted in its connection to the land, a quiet continuity that shapes the rhythm of everyday life.

About This Hornby Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hornby, 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 Hornby and Steuben County.

Detailed location data for Hornby includes the ZIP code (14812), telephone area code (607), county seat of Steuben County (Bath), 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 Hornby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.