Mayfield New York Map

About Mayfield, New York

Mayfield is a locality in Fulton County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,000. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Mayfield is located at 43.1045°N, 74.2649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12117.

Mayfield rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice, where the Sacandaga River, a ribbon of cool grey, threads its way through a terrain of rolling hills and dense woodlands. It lies 16.2 miles north-west of Glenville, NY (from Glenville, NY: bearing 318°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-east of Gloversville. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, lavender shadows across the fields. The land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience, its contours suggesting a history of patient cultivation and wild reclamation. In the distance, the Adirondack Mountains begin their hazy ascent, a constant, silent backdrop to the life unfolding in Mayfield. The story of Mayfield is one of early settlement, drawn by the fertile riverbanks and the promise of timber. Its economy, once tied to the logging industry and the gristmills that hummed along the waterways, has evolved, with agriculture still holding a gentle sway, particularly in the cultivation of potatoes, a local specialty. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring character of Mayfield lies in the sturdy, practical architecture of its older buildings and the sense of community that persists, a quiet strength forged through generations. The annual county fair, a vibrant explosion of local pride and agricultural achievement, serves as a yearly reminder of the deep roots that bind its residents to this particular corner of Fulton County.

About This Mayfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mayfield, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.104517, -74.264856. 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 Mayfield and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Mayfield includes the ZIP code (12117), telephone area code (518), county seat of Fulton County (Johnstown), and school district assignment (Mayfield 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 Mayfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.