Rock Glen New York Map

About Rock Glen, New York

Rock Glen is a locality in Wyoming County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Rock Glen is located at 42.6859°N, 78.1189°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14143.

Rock Glen unfolds as a quiet hollow, a deep breath held between rolling hills that cradle it. It lies 31.3 miles south-east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 130°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-south-west of Perry. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and time. Ancient trees, their bark a tapestry of moss and lichen, stand sentinel along the slopes, their branches reaching towards a sky that often carries the soft, diffused light of the Great Lakes region. A creek, its voice a constant murmur, winds through the valley floor, its banks softened by ferns and the occasional splash of a startled frog. The air itself carries a clean, damp scent, reminiscent of upturned soil and the slow decay of fallen leaves, a subtle perfume that speaks of the persistent, quiet life of this place. The history of Rock Glen is as layered as the shale cliffs that give it its name, a testament to the early settlers who found sustenance in its fertile soil and the predictable flow of its waters. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Rock Glen, its fields yielding crops that feed the surrounding communities. The local economy, while modest, is anchored by this connection to the land, with small businesses catering to the needs of farmers and residents alike. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the distinctive geological formations along the creek, where the remnants of ancient marine life are sometimes visible, a silent reminder of a world long past. The rhythm of Rock Glen is one of steady continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather a gentle undercurrent to the everyday lives of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rock Glen, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Rock Glen and Wyoming County.

Detailed location data for Rock Glen includes the ZIP code (14550), telephone area code (585, 716), county seat of Wyoming County (Warsaw), 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 Rock Glen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.