Lewis New York Map

About Lewis, New York

Lewis is a locality in Essex County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Lewis is located at 44.2750°N, 73.5657°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12950.

Lewis unfolds its quiet charm against a backdrop of verdant hills and the distant, hazy peaks of the Adirondacks. It lies 22.3 miles south-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 232°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Westport. The land here breathes with a slow, deliberate grace, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a summer rain. Fields, pieced together like a patchwork quilt, stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of mature hardwood that whisper secrets in the breeze. The very soil seems to hold the memory of ancient forests, and the gentle curve of the land invites a contemplative gaze, a stillness that seeps into the soul. A palpable sense of peace pervades Lewis, a quietude broken only by the occasional call of a bird or the distant rumble of a tractor. The history of Lewis is intimately tied to the fertile valleys and the promise of a life carved from the wilderness. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the abundance of timber, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance, their legacy echoing in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape. The local economy, though diversified over time, still finds its roots in agriculture, with dairy farms and maple syrup producers contributing to the region's enduring character. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of Lewis is found in the quiet traditions passed down through generations, a testament to the resilience and deep connection its people have to this particular corner of the Adirondack foothills.

About This Lewis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewis, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.275049, -73.565689. 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 Lewis and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Lewis includes the ZIP code (12950), telephone area code (845), county seat of Essex County (Elizabethtown), 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 Lewis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.