Piercefield New York Map

About Piercefield, New York

Piercefield is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Piercefield is located at 44.2320°N, 74.5696°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12973.

Piercefield rests in a quiet corner of the Adirondack foothills, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a sigh of contentment. It lies 69.2 miles west-south-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 256°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Tupper Lake. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of low ridges cloaked in the deep green of mixed hardwoods and conifers, interspersed with the glint of water. Small streams, remnants of ancient glaciers, meander through the landscape, their banks often softened by moss and ferns, feeding into the larger waters that define the region. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth that promises a day of quiet unfolding. The buildings of Piercefield are modest, often painted in muted, earthy tones, blending into the surrounding greenery as if they, too, have grown from the soil. The history of Piercefield is deeply entwined with the bounty of the surrounding forests and waterways. Once a hub for logging operations, the scent of sawdust and the rumble of mills have long since faded, replaced by a more tranquil pace of life. The St. Lawrence River, a powerful artery of commerce and travel, lies a short distance away, its influence felt in the occasional boat passing by and the broader economic currents that ripple inland. While the grand industries of yesteryear have receded, a resilient spirit endures, focused on local crafts, small businesses, and a profound connection to the natural world. The quiet persistence of the land, the way the sunlight filters through the leaves in late afternoon, painting the forest floor with a soft, golden hue, speaks to the enduring character of Piercefield.

About This Piercefield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piercefield, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.232005, -74.569618. 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 Piercefield and St. Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Piercefield includes the ZIP code (12973), telephone area code (845), county seat of St. Lawrence County (Canton), 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 Piercefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.