Northwest Ithaca New York Map
Northwest Ithaca, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Northwest Ithaca, Tompkins County.
Interactive Map of Northwest Ithaca, New York
| City | Northwest Ithaca |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Tompkins |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.469983 |
| Longitude | -76.531482 |
| Population | 2,225 |
| Density | 197.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Northwest Ithaca, New York
Northwest Ithaca is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,225. The population density is 197.0 people per km². Northwest Ithaca is located at 42.4700°N, 76.5315°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14850.
Northwest Ithaca lies cradled by the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills, a place where the verdant embrace of forests spills down towards the quiet waters of Cayuga Lake. It lies 1.2 miles north-east of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 46°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-west of Ithaca. The air here, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, a subtle testament to the region's rich, deciduous woodlands. Rolling fields, often painted with the muted golds of drying corn stalks in late summer or the stark whites of winter snow, break the dense green, creating a patchwork quilt of cultivated land against the wilder, untamed backdrop. Streams, like silver threads, weave their way through the terrain, their banks often softened by moss-covered stones and the occasional fallen log, their murmur a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of wind through the trees. The economic heartbeat of Northwest Ithaca has long been tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it yields, with a history rooted in agriculture and the small-scale processing of its produce. Dairy farms, their barns weathered by generations of sun and snow, still dot the landscape, their pastures a familiar sight stretching towards the horizon. While the agricultural roots remain deep, a quiet innovation has taken hold, with a growing number of small businesses and artisanal producers finding a home here, drawn by the accessible natural beauty and a sense of community that values craftsmanship. The proximity to a well-regarded university also lends a vibrant, intellectual undercurrent, infusing the local character with a blend of rural practicality and academic curiosity, creating a unique rhythm that feels both grounded and forward-looking.
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About This Northwest Ithaca Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Northwest Ithaca, 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 Northwest Ithaca and Tompkins County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Northwest Ithaca is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Northwest Ithaca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
