Interlaken New York Map

About Interlaken, New York

Interlaken is a locality in Seneca County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 493. The population density is 385.9 people per km². Interlaken is located at 42.6170°N, 76.7250°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14847.

Interlaken rests in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland, where the earth exhales the scent of turned soil and distant pine. It lies 14.2 miles north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 321°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of Ulysses. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a quiet undulation that hints at the glacial history beneath. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their greens and golds shifting with the passing sun, while the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean edge, a promise of cooler evenings. Small woodlands punctuate the open spaces, their leafy canopies catching the light, and the occasional glint of water suggests hidden ponds or slow-moving creeks that thread through the land like silver ribbons. The roots of Interlaken run deep into the agricultural heritage of the Finger Lakes region, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the fertile ground. While farming remains a bedrock of its economy, the area also benefits from proximity to burgeoning wineries and the quiet hum of small businesses that serve the local populace. History whispers in the sturdy architecture of its older buildings and in the stories held by its long-time residents, a blend of pragmatic hard work and a deep connection to the land. It is a place that has seen its share of change, yet retains a steadfast character, a quiet resilience that mirrors the enduring cycles of the seasons.

About This Interlaken Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Interlaken, 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 Interlaken and Seneca County.

Detailed location data for Interlaken includes the ZIP code (12866), telephone area code (845, 607), county seat of Seneca County (Waterloo), and school district assignment (South Seneca 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 Interlaken is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.