Old Forge New York Map

About Old Forge, New York

Old Forge is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 574. The population density is 77.6 people per km². Old Forge is located at 43.7101°N, 74.9743°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13420.

Old Forge lies at the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, a place where the pines stand tall and the air carries the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke. It lies 42.0 miles north-east of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 35°T), and is situated 26.4 miles east-south-east of Lowville. The landscape here is a rugged embrace of granite and water, a place of deep, dark lakes reflecting the sky and of winding, forest-lined roads that invite exploration. Mountains rise in soft, rounded shoulders, their slopes cloaked in a verdant mosaic of deciduous and coniferous trees, a sight that shifts with the seasons from the vibrant greens of summer to the fiery hues of autumn and the stark, snow-laden silence of winter. The water, whether it’s the broad expanse of the Fulton Chain of Lakes or the narrower, more intimate streams, is the lifeblood of Old Forge, shaping its contours and dictating its pace, a constant murmur beneath the chatter of life. This is a place that has always drawn sustenance from its wild surroundings, from the logging camps that once dotted these woods to the summer camps that still echo with laughter. The economy of Old Forge has long been tied to the bounty of the land and the allure of its natural beauty, with tourism now playing a central role, drawing visitors seeking solace and adventure. It’s a place where the remnants of its industrial past, though faded, still whisper in the names of places and the enduring strength of its people. The character of Old Forge is one of resilient independence, a quiet pride in a life lived close to the bone of the natural world, where the rhythm of the day is often set by the sun’s arc and the changing moods of the weather, a steady, unpretentious existence.

About This Old Forge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Old Forge, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.710068, -74.974341. 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 Old Forge and Herkimer County.

Detailed location data for Old Forge includes the ZIP code (13420), telephone area code (315), county seat of Herkimer County (Herkimer), and school district assignment (Town of Webb Union Free 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 Old Forge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.