Inlet New York Map

About Inlet, New York

Inlet is a locality in Hamilton County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 360. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Inlet is located at 43.7545°N, 74.7929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13360.

Inlet rests at the southern edge of a vast Adirondack wilderness, a place where the land breathes deep and slow. It lies 50.0 miles north-east of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 41°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-north-east of Old Forge. The terrain here is a rugged embrace of granite and pine, with the clear, cold waters of Fourth Lake and the Fulton Chain of Lakes forming a liquid network that beckons and confounds. Summer sunlight, when it finally breaks through the dense canopy, paints the spruce and fir in hues of emerald and jade, while the air itself carries the sharp, clean scent of damp earth and resin. The character of Inlet is that of a quiet outpost, a gateway to deeper woods, where the wild still holds a potent sway, and the days unfold with a deliberate, unhurried grace dictated by the seasons and the enduring presence of the mountains. The history of Inlet is intrinsically tied to the allure of the wild, a story etched in the logging trails and the whisper of steam whistles that once echoed through these valleys. For generations, this region has been a summer haven, a place where city dwellers sought respite and adventure, fueling a local economy built on hospitality and the exploitation of natural resources. The Fulton Chain, a series of interconnected lakes, became a vital thoroughfare for commerce and recreation, drawing visitors who arrived by train and later by automobile to explore the pristine beauty. Today, Inlet thrives on a similar spirit, its economy sustained by the steady stream of tourists who come to hike, fish, paddle, and simply breathe the untainted air, a testament to the enduring power of this Adirondack jewel.

About This Inlet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inlet, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.75451, -74.792949. 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 Inlet and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Inlet includes the ZIP code (13360), telephone area code (315), county seat of Hamilton County (Lake Pleasant), 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 Inlet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.