Lakemont New York Map

About Lakemont, New York

Lakemont is a locality in Yates County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Lakemont is located at 42.5162°N, 76.9280°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14857.

Lakemont rests where the rolling hills of Yates County begin their gentle descent towards the deep, cool waters of Seneca Lake. It lies 19.7 miles west-north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 282°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-north-west of Hector. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grapes, a subtle perfume that clings to the valleys and climbs the slopes where vineyards stretch their rows like green velvet. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their leaves rustling with a sound that feels older than memory. The land itself is a study in patient erosion, a slow sculpting by water and ice that has left behind a topography of broad shoulders and sweeping vistas, where sunlight can paint the landscape in hues of gold and amber, transforming the ordinary into something quietly profound. The history of Lakemont is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots and the quiet determination of its people. For generations, this has been a place where the bounty of the land has been coaxed forth, particularly the celebrated wines that now define the region. The economy still breathes with the rhythm of the seasons, from the meticulous pruning of vines in winter to the harvest festivals that spill into the crisp autumn air. Small, independent farms still dot the landscape, their silos like weathered sentinels against the expansive sky, while the nearby waters of Seneca Lake offer a different kind of sustenance, a place for quiet contemplation or the lively energy of summer recreation. Lakemont, in its unhurried way, continues to cultivate a life lived close to the earth and the water.

About This Lakemont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakemont, 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 Lakemont and Yates County.

Detailed location data for Lakemont includes the ZIP code (14837), telephone area code (607), county seat of Yates County (Penn Yan), 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 Lakemont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.