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About McGraw, New York

McGraw is a locality in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 974. The population density is 419.0 people per km². McGraw is located at 42.5962°N, 76.0933°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13101.

McGraw rests in a hollow where the land begins its slow, patient rise toward the higher ground of Cortland County. It lies 21.5 miles south-south-west of Union, NY (from Union, NY: bearing 209°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east of Cortland. Here, the hills are not so much mountains as rounded shoulders, draped in the deep greens of summer foliage and the stark browns and grays of winter. Creeks, born from the higher elevations, thread their way through the valley floor, their waters carrying the scent of damp earth and the subtle murmur of constant motion. The air itself often carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of open spaces and clear skies, especially in the early morning light that spills across the fields like spilled milk. The character of McGraw is one of quiet perseverance, a place that has weathered seasons of plenty and scarcity with a stoic grace. The history of McGraw is tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farming, a legacy that still whispers in the open fields and the sturdy, weathered barns. Its economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and later on industries that have since shifted or faded, now finds its footing in a more diverse, though still modest, landscape of local businesses and services. The railroad, a vital artery in its past, has long since fallen silent, leaving behind a phantom echo of its former importance. Yet, the spirit of McGraw endures, evident in the friendly nods exchanged on the sidewalks and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents, a quiet resilience forged in the crucible of rural life.

About This McGraw Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of McGraw, 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 McGraw and Cortland County.

Detailed location data for McGraw includes the ZIP code (13101), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cortland County (Cortland), and school district assignment (McGraw 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 McGraw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.