Jefferson New York Map

About Jefferson, New York

Jefferson is a locality in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 177. The population density is 54.4 people per km². Jefferson is located at 42.4812°N, 74.6104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12093.

Jefferson unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons and the enduring presence of agricultural land. It lies 38.8 miles west-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-east of Harpersfield. The air here, especially as the sun dips low, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a balm to the senses. Fields, in varying shades of green and gold depending on the time of year, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the dark, stoic forms of mature trees. The Schoharie Creek, a vital artery, meanders through the valley, its waters reflecting the changing sky with a quiet persistence. The character of Jefferson is etched in the weathered wood of its farmhouses and the sturdy brick of its older public buildings, a testament to enduring craftsmanship and a deep connection to the land. The history of Jefferson is inextricably linked to the fertile ground and the opportunities it presented to early settlers, many of whom established farms that continue to define the local economy. Dairy farming and general agriculture have long been the bedrock of Jefferson, their rhythms dictating the pace of life here. The vestiges of past industries, perhaps a disused mill or the faint outline of an old quarry, hint at a time when the land yielded more than just crops. Today, the town maintains a quiet hum of activity, a place where neighbours still recognize one another and the local general store serves as an informal gathering place, a repository of shared stories and the quiet understanding that binds a community.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jefferson, 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 Jefferson and Schoharie County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (12093), telephone area code (518), county seat of Schoharie County (Schoharie), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.