Linwood New York Map

About Linwood, New York

Linwood is a locality in Livingston County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 63. The population density is 12.1 people per km². Linwood is located at 42.8948°N, 77.9492°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14486.

Linwood unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of glacial retreat, where rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by distant woodlands. It lies 20.5 miles west-south-west of Henrietta, NY (from Henrietta, NY: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of Geneseo. The Genesee River, a silver thread in the summer sun, meanders through this fertile ground, its banks often fringed with stands of willow and maple that whisper secrets on the breeze. In autumn, the air takes on a crisp clarity, carrying the scent of woodsmoke and damp earth, and the very light seems to deepen, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden hue as the day prepares for its quiet close. The scattered farmsteads, their white barns stark against the verdant or golden tapestry of the fields, speak of a life lived in harmony with the seasons, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from this generous soil. The history of Linwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Genesee Valley, a region long celebrated for its rich topsoil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that have, in many cases, remained in the same families for over a century, their traditions passed down like heirlooms. The local economy continues to be rooted in agriculture, with the steady hum of tractors a familiar sound during planting and harvest seasons, and the occasional grain elevator standing as a stoic sentinel to the ebb and flow of the harvest. While Linwood may not boast grand monuments, its character is found in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered the passage of time through honest labor and a deep connection to the land.

About This Linwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linwood, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.894784, -77.949175. 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 Linwood and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Linwood includes the ZIP code (14486), telephone area code (585), county seat of Livingston County (Geneseo), and school district assignment (Pavilion 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 Linwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.