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Peru New York Map

Explore Peru, 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.

Interactive Map of Peru, New York

How to Use This Peru, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Peru, 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 Peru.

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	Peru
State	New York (NY)
County	Clinton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.579326
Longitude	-73.533292
Population	1,843
Density	369.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	13080, 12972
Area Code	315, 845
County Seat	Plattsburgh
School District	Peru Central School District

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About Peru, New York

Peru is a locality in Clinton County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,843. The population density is 369.8 people per km². Peru is located at 44.5793°N, 73.5333°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 13080, 12972.

Peru reveals itself as a landscape defined by the steady, deliberate movement of the Little Ausable River as it carves a path through the low-lying terrain. It lies 9.1 miles south-southwest of Plattsburgh, NY (from Plattsburgh, NY: bearing 203°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northwest of Keeseville. The waters of Lake Champlain sit just twelve miles from the center of Peru, exerting a subtle influence on the local climate and the moisture that clings to the fields in the morning. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Adirondack Mountains anchor the horizon, providing a permanent, jagged edge to the sky that shifts from deep violet to pale gray as the sun retreats. Residents often look toward the expansive greenery of the Town of Peru Land for recreation, finding a quiet solitude that feels entirely removed from the clamor of denser regions. The earth here is firm and ancient, marked by the slow passage of seasons that turn the landscape from a frozen, silent expanse into a vibrant patchwork of agricultural growth.

Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil and the reliable flow of the Little Ausable River, which provided the necessary power for the mills that once anchored the local economy. Agriculture remains a vital thread in the life of Peru, where orchards and open fields suggest a long-standing commitment to the land that has survived the transition into the modern era. While much of the surrounding region has shifted toward service-based commerce, the legacy of manual labor and resourcefulness continues to shape how the inhabitants approach their daily work. The proximity to Clinton State Forest, located seven miles away, serves as a reminder of the vast, timber-rich wilderness that once dictated the pace of development in this part of the state. Small enterprises and local farms keep the economy grounded, favoring a steady, manageable growth that respects the inherent limits of the geography.

Cultural life in Peru moves with a thoughtful, unhurried cadence, reflecting the quiet resilience of those who choose to make their lives in this inland space. Notable landmarks, such as the historic structures that dot the older parts of the landscape, provide a sense of continuity that connects the present inhabitants to the generations that cleared the woods and tilled the soil. The Town of Peru Land serves as a common ground for social gatherings and seasonal events, fostering a sense of community that feels authentic and unforced. While the region is not defined by the presence of globally famous celebrities, it is shaped by the collective identity of its people who value the interplay between the open meadowlands and the proximity to the expansive Lake Champlain. On crisp autumn evenings, the light catches the golden hues of the trees, illuminating a place that finds its beauty in the simplicity of the land and the endurance of its traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Peru Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 077° E
Town Of Schuyler Falls Land (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 354° N
Taylor Pond Wild Forest (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
Macomb Reservation State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 312° NW
Ausable Marsh Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 093° E
Ausable Point Campground (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 093° E
Terry Mountain State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 276° W
Whirlpool Basin Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 133° SE
North Star Underground Railroad Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 136° SE
Ausable Chasm (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 137° SE
Wickham Marsh Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 5.5 mi, 125° SE
NOMAD Soldier Sailor Dedication (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 066° NE
Crab Island State Park (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 045° NE
Clintonville (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 195° S
Airplane (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 031° NE
Clinton County Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 031° NE
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 031° NE
Amite Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 023° NE
Rockwell Kent Collection (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 022° N
Nina Winkel Sculpture Gallery (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 023° NE
Fort Scott Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 030° NE
Regal Cinemas Champlain Centre 8 (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 014° N
Champlain Canal (State Recreation Area) — 9.8 mi, 026° NE
Showbox Theater (Cinema) — 17.0 mi, 114° SE
Abstractions Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.2 mi, 114° SE
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 111° E
BCA Center (Gallery) — 17.3 mi, 114° SE
Flynn Theatre (Theatre) — 17.3 mi, 114° SE
Jay Mountain Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 17.7 mi, 200° S
Mckenzie Mountain Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 20.9 mi, 235° SW

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