Explore Onondaga, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Onondaga, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Onondaga.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Onondaga |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Onondaga County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.026819 |
| Longitude | -76.178374 |
| Population | 21,800 |
| Density | 280.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 13207, 13215 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| County Seat | Syracuse |
Onondaga offers a landscape defined by its quiet, inland position and the pervasive presence of the City Of Syracuse Land. It lies 2.1 miles southwest of Syracuse, NY (from Syracuse, NY: bearing 227°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south of Salina. The gentle topography of the region creates a sense of seclusion, far removed from the clamor of the distant coastline. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Woodland Reservoir, which provides a tranquil mirror for the changing sky. Nearby, the modest path of Furnace Brook cuts through the soil, offering a subtle rhythm to the local terrain. Those who venture further might catch a distant glimpse of the Appalachian Mountains, which stand as a silent, hazy promise on the far horizon.
Onondaga holds a history rooted in the steady development of the interior, where the patterns of industry and daily labor have evolved over many generations. The local economy relies on a blend of service-oriented work and the administrative structures inherent to the surrounding City Of Syracuse Land. While the region is not defined by large-scale manufacturing, the industrious spirit of the inhabitants remains a constant, grounding force. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the local commerce, ensuring a stable environment for those who call the region home. The quiet endurance of this work ethic reflects a deeper commitment to maintaining the integrity of the land and its resources.
Onondaga carries an understated cultural character, shaped by the seasonal shifts that define life in this northern latitude. The community values its connection to the outdoors, often seen in the frequent use of the State Reforestation Area for quiet reflection or physical activity. Smoky Hollow provides an evocative natural backdrop for those seeking to understand the unique contours of the local geography. While the area is modest in its list of famous figures, the people here take pride in a heritage of self-reliance and civic participation. Daily life moves with a measured pace, allowing the beauty of the changing seasons to dictate the rhythm of the year.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Onondaga, New York. Coordinates: 43.026819, -76.178374. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Onondaga includes the ZIP code (13207, 13215), telephone area code (315), county seat of Onondaga County (Syracuse), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |