Redford New York Map

About Redford, New York

Redford is a locality in Clinton County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 340. The population density is 69.7 people per km². Redford is located at 44.6084°N, 73.8043°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12978.

Redford lies cradled in a valley carved by the Saranac River, its landscape a study in the quiet persistence of nature. It lies 30.6 miles west-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 288°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-west of Dannemora. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and deciduous trees, rise and fall with a gentle, almost sighing grace, their slopes occasionally broken by the stark white of birch bark or the russet tones of exposed earth. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that seems to cleanse the lungs and settle the spirit. The river itself, a ribbon of cool, dark water, threads through the valley, its murmur a constant, soothing presence, reflecting the ever-changing sky in its depths. The history of Redford is a story etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they worked. Once a bustling hub for the lumber and paper industries, the echoes of those days can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the quiet pride of its residents. The river, the lifeblood of early Redford, powered the mills that once defined its economy, and though those giants have long since faded, the river remains a vital artery, offering recreational solace and continuing to shape the character of the place. Today, Redford thrives on a blend of agriculture and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and connection, where the simple act of watching sunlight slant across the fields can feel like a profound event.

About This Redford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.608378, -73.80431. 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 Redford and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Redford includes the ZIP code (12978), telephone area code (845), county seat of Clinton County (Plattsburgh), and school district assignment (Saranac Central School District). 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 Redford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.