Montour Falls New York Map

About Montour Falls, New York

Montour Falls is a locality in Schuyler County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,743. The population density is 213.8 people per km². Montour Falls is located at 42.3473°N, 76.8452°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14865.

Montour Falls rests in a valley that cradles the southern end of Seneca Lake, its landscape a testament to glacial forces that sculpted the Finger Lakes region. It lies 16.9 miles west-south-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 243°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south-south-east of Watkins Glen. Steep, hemlock-draped gorges, their stone walls slick with mist even on dry days, plunge towards the valley floor, the air within them perpetually cool and carrying the scent of damp earth and ancient trees. The gentle sweep of farmland, dotted with orchards and vineyards, rises from the valley's embrace, the cultivated fields a deliberate contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty of the gorges. As evening settles, the light takes on a softened, buttery quality, gilding the western slopes of the hills and casting long, serene shadows across the winding roads that connect Montour Falls to its surrounding hamlets. The history of Montour Falls is intrinsically linked to the water that gives it its name, a cascade that once powered the mills of early settlers and continues to draw the eye with its elegant descent. This place, once a hub for industry powered by the very water that carved its gorges, now finds its prosperity in the bounty of the land and the allure of its natural wonders. Vineyards blanket the hillsides, their grapes yielding wines that speak of the unique microclimate, while the nearby state parks, with their waterfalls and hiking trails, draw visitors seeking solace and a connection to the earth. The local economy, while no longer dominated by gristmills, retains a quiet resilience, a continuation of the spirit that first tamed this fertile valley.

About This Montour Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montour Falls, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.347296, -76.845235. 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 Montour Falls and Schuyler County.

Detailed location data for Montour Falls includes the ZIP code (14865), telephone area code (607), county seat of Schuyler County (Watkins Glen), and school district assignment (Odessa-Montour 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 Montour Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.