Point Vivian New York Map

About Point Vivian, New York

Point Vivian is a locality in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Point Vivian is located at 44.3162°N, 75.9500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12203.

Point Vivian sits along the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, a place where the scent of pine needles often mingles with the damp, mineral tang of the water. It lies 78.9 miles north of Clay, NY (from Clay, NY: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of Clayton. The landscape here is a gentle slope, descending from modest, well-kept homes towards a shoreline that’s a mosaic of smooth stones and patches of sandy grit. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like old fishermen’s hands, offer dappled shade over lawns that are, in summer, a vibrant, almost aggressive green. The air carries a persistent, low hum of insects and the distant, rhythmic lapping of waves against the land, a sound that seems to have dictated the very tempo of life in Point Vivian. Even the sunlight here feels softer, filtered through the ubiquitous trees and the ever-present haze of lake effect. The history of Point Vivian is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it and the bounty of the great lake. For generations, agriculture has been the quiet engine of this region, with dairy farms and orchards dotting the countryside, their harvests finding their way to local markets and beyond. The lake itself, of course, has always been a vital artery, supporting a small but hardy fishing tradition that continues to this day, though the boats now are more for recreation than sustenance. There’s a palpable sense of continuity, a feeling that the people of Point Vivian understand their place in a long line of those who have worked this land and sailed these waters, a quiet pride in a heritage that doesn’t need loud pronouncements to be felt.

About This Point Vivian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point Vivian, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.31616, -75.949951. 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 Point Vivian and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Point Vivian includes the ZIP code (13607), telephone area code (315, 518), county seat of Jefferson County (Watertown), 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 Point Vivian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.