Owls Head New York Map

About Owls Head, New York

Owls Head is a locality in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Owls Head is located at 44.7345°N, 74.1688°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12969.

Owls Head, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of water, presents a tableau of subdued natural grandeur. It lies 50.3 miles west-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 291°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-east of Malone. Here, the terrain is a study in the meeting of solid earth and fluid horizon, a place where the forests of pine and deciduous trees descend to meet the stony, wave-smoothed shores. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a keen, bracing quality, a testament to the proximity of the open sea, and the light often breaks through the clouds in broad, ethereal shafts, illuminating the scattered homes and the weathered docks that punctuate the coastline. The character of Owls Head is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence against the elemental forces that shape its form. The history of Owls Head is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the ingenuity of those who coaxed a living from it. For generations, the local economy has been anchored by fishing, with lobster boats and their distinctive traps forming a familiar sight, a moving mosaic upon the water. The scent of salt and brine, a constant companion, speaks to this enduring maritime heritage. Beyond the immediate shores, Owls Head also offers access to the wider, protected waters, a haven for those seeking the wilder beauty of the coast. The distinctive, almost rugged charm of Owls Head is a reflection of its straightforward past and the persistent, unpretentious spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Owls Head Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Owls Head, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.734493, -74.168767. 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 Owls Head and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Owls Head includes the ZIP code (12969), telephone area code (845), county seat of Franklin County (Malone), and school district assignment. 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 Owls Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.