King Ferry New York Map

About King Ferry, New York

King Ferry is a locality in Cayuga County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 35.0 people per km². King Ferry is located at 42.6653°N, 76.6166°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13081.

King Ferry unfolds along the western edge of Cayuga Lake, a gentle embrace of rolling farmland and whispering reeds. It lies 14.8 miles north-north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Ulysses. The land here is sculpted by glacial hands, a softened terrain where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues deepening with the afternoon sun. The air, often carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit from nearby orchards, hums with the quiet industry of dragonflies and the distant murmur of lake traffic. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to a soft gray or a faded barn red, stand sentinel against the sky, their silhouettes softened by the pervasive green of mature trees. This is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for clouds that drift like slow thoughts across the blue expanse, and the light at dusk spills across the water in liquid gold, painting the surface with a transient, breathtaking beauty. The history of King Ferry is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the abundant waters of Cayuga Lake, a legacy that continues to shape its present. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with vineyards now joining the established ranks of apple and cherry orchards, their rows marching in disciplined order across the hills. The lake itself, once a vital artery for steamboats and commerce, now serves as a playground for sailors and fishermen, its cool depths reflecting the changing seasons. While King Ferry may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is etched in the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience born from working the land and living by the rhythms of nature. The community retains a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet pride in its agricultural roots and its enduring connection to the shimmering expanse of Cayuga Lake.

About This King Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King Ferry, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.665349, -76.616611. 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 King Ferry and Cayuga County.

Detailed location data for King Ferry includes the ZIP code (13081), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cayuga County (Auburn), 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 King Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.