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Ilion New York Map

Explore Ilion, 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 Ilion, New York

How to Use This Ilion, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ilion, 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 Ilion.

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	Ilion
State	New York (NY)
County	Herkimer County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.01507
Longitude	-75.035435
Population	7,646
Density	1184.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	13357
Area Code	315
County Seat	Herkimer
School District	Central Valley Central School District

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About Ilion, New York

Ilion is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,646. The population density is 1184.2 people per km². Ilion is located at 43.0151°N, 75.0354°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ilion is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 13357.

Ilion occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of Steele Creek as it carves its path through the terrain. It lies 11.6 miles east-southeast of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 121°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-southwest of Herkimer. The immediate landscape is shaped by the dramatic, vertical descent of Ilion Gorge, which provides a stark contrast to the flatter stretches of the valley floor. Travelers passing through may notice the stillness that settles over the region, especially as one moves toward the peaceful waters of Ilion Reservoir Number One. While the distant Appalachian Mountains frame the horizon in a hazy blue, the local topography remains grounded in its own intimate scale of ridges and depressions. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial quality, distinct from any coastal influence, as the land stretches inland for miles. Residents find a familiar sense of home within the borders of Unknown Park, where the earth feels ancient and undisturbed.

Ilion traces its origins to a period of rapid industrial expansion that transformed the valley into a center of precision manufacturing. The local economy was long dominated by the production of firearms, an industry that established the town’s reputation for skilled metalwork and mechanical ingenuity. Generations of workers contributed to this legacy, turning raw steel into tools of global renown and shaping the economic rhythm of the valley. While the nature of regional industry has shifted over time, the physical remnants of those factories still anchor the downtown district. Today, the economy reflects a more diverse range of small enterprises, yet the pride in craftsmanship remains an enduring thread in the local character.

Ilion maintains a cultural identity rooted in the steady, unassuming virtues of upstate life, where the change of seasons dictates the pace of the day. The architecture of the village reflects a time of prosperity, with brick buildings lining the streets as silent witnesses to the passage of decades. Notable landmarks include the historic municipal structures that serve as anchors for community life, hosting events that bring neighbors together in the quiet heart of the valley. Eliphalet Remington, the founder of the famous arms company, remains the most significant individual associated with the area, as his presence fundamentally altered the trajectory of the region. Life in Ilion persists with a deliberate, measured cadence, favoring the comfort of long-standing traditions over the frantic energy of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Ilion Little Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 174° S
Ilion Village Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 310° NW
Russell Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 162° S
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 017° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 241° SW
Unknown Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 095° E
Mohawk Firemens Memorial Bell (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 102° E
Ilion Water District Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 221° SW
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 220° SW
Richmond Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 073° E
Herkimer Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 149° SE
Plantation Island Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 3.6 mi, 084° E
Fort Herkimer Waste Weir (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 086° E
Steuben Hill State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 354° N
Little Falls Canal Aqueduct (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 079° E
Little Falls Historical Society & Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 078° E
September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 293° NW
Christopher Columbus (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 294° NW
Childrens Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 303° NW
Franklin Square Alley (Public Artwork) — 11.5 mi, 302° NW
Utica Tower (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 306° NW
The Other Side (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 293° NW
Beaver Creek State Forest (State Wilderness) — 17.0 mi, 233° SW
Oriskany Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 20.1 mi, 304° NW
Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 104° E
Fenimore Art Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 165° S
Canal Street Studio (Gallery) — 21.5 mi, 105° E
Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 166° S
Council Rock (Viewpoint) — 22.5 mi, 165° S
West Canada Lake Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 28.1 mi, 019° N

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