Enter your search query in the box below.

Ithaca New York Map

Explore Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, New York

How to Use This Ithaca, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.440628
Longitude	-76.496607
Population	32,108
Density	2300.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	14850, 14853, 14851, 14852
Area Code	607
County Seat	Ithaca
School District	Ithaca City School District

🌦 Goto Ithaca Weather Page: Ithaca, New York — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Ithaca, New York

Ithaca is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It has a population of 32,108. The population density is 2300.4 people per km². Ithaca is located at 42.4406°N, 76.4966°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ithaca is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 14850, 14853, 14851.

Ithaca occupies a profound landscape where the earth seems to exhale through deep, vertical fissures and sudden, verdant slopes. It lies 2.9 miles east-southeast of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 114°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south-southwest of Lansing. Six Mile Creek carves a persistent path through the terrain, its waters moving with a quiet urgency toward the lower basins. Further along the rugged topography, the cool mist of Ithaca Falls rises to meet the humid air of late afternoon, cooling the surrounding stone. Beyond the immediate reach of the urban center, the dense growth of Yellow Barn State Forest offers a silent, shadowed counterpoint to the open, manicured lawns of Dewitt Park. Even when the sky turns a heavy, uniform gray, the proximity of Coy Glen provides a sense of geological depth that anchors the entire region to the ancient soil.

Ithaca emerged from a history of rapid settlement and industrial ambition, fueled by the relentless energy of its natural waterways. Early enterprise centered on the milling of grain and the processing of timber, as the swift currents provided the necessary force to drive heavy machinery. Over time, the local economy shifted its focus toward the life of the mind, becoming a hub for higher education and rigorous intellectual pursuit. This transition fostered a professional climate where research and innovation became the primary exports of the region. Today, the steady rhythm of academic calendars dictates much of the commercial activity, drawing a diverse population that sustains a vibrant, year-round marketplace.

Cultural character in Ithaca reflects a unique synthesis of scholarly discipline and a deeply ingrained appreciation for the natural world. The presence of Cornell University permeates the social fabric, lending the environment a cosmopolitan edge that persists despite the surrounding pastoral quiet. Notable landmarks like the university's clock towers command the skyline, while the local streets remain filled with the transient energy of students and long-term residents alike. Figures such as Carl Sagan once walked these paths, finding in the local atmosphere a clarity that helped define their contributions to the global understanding of the cosmos. Seasonal festivals and public gatherings in the center of the community serve to unify the populace, celebrating a life that remains intellectually demanding yet grounded in the persistent beauty of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cascadilla Gorge Trail (Nature Reserve) — 0.2 mi, 256° W
Ithaca Falls (Landmark) — 0.8 mi, 347° N
Cornell Botanic Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 1.0 mi, 059° NE
Cornell University (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 059° NE
Johnson Museum of Art (Museum/Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 059° NE
Stewart Park (Landmark) — 1.1 mi, 053° NE
Robert H. Treman State Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.7 mi, 219° SW
Buttermilk Falls State Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 224° SW
Tompkins Center for History & Culture (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 205° SW
Cinemapolis (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 195° S
Six Mile Creek Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 123° SE
City of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 178° S
Cornell Cinema (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 054° NE
Ithaca Falls Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 013° N
Statler Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 066° NE
Monument of Ezra Cornell (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 045° NE
Town of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 160° S
Cayuga-Seneca Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 305° NW
Andrew Dickson White Statue (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 048° NE
Risley Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 042° NE
Allan H. Treman Marine Facility (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 323° NW
Fuertes Swan Pond Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 336° NW
Buttermilk Falls State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 211° SW
The Overlook At West Hill (housing for the elderly) (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 309° NW
Robert H. Treman State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 225° SW
Unidentified Stone Tower (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 226° SW
Turn here for fresh eggs farm stand (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 310° NW
Incodema (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 125° SE
Stick And Stone Farm and CSA (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 308° NW
Danby Gathery Art Works (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 173° S

Latest News: Ithaca

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News