Rocky Point New York Map

About Rocky Point, New York

Rocky Point is a locality in Clinton County, New York, United States. Rocky Point is located at 44.7225°N, 73.4118°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11764.

Rocky Point breathes a quiet, sturdy presence along the western edge of Lake Champlain, its shoreline a rugged embrace of granite and pine. It lies 19.7 miles north-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 330°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-east of Plattsburgh. The land here rises gently from the water, a patchwork of meadows and woodlands that seem to hold the very essence of the Adirondack foothills. Sunlight, when it spills through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the moss-covered stones, and the air carries the clean, sharp scent of evergreens mingling with the cool, mineral tang of the lake. Even on a still day, there's a subtle murmur from the water, a constant whisper against the shore that speaks of deep currents and ancient journeys. The history of Rocky Point is bound to the rhythm of the lake and the bounty it offered, a story of hardy souls who found sustenance and shelter in this northern clime. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile soil, established a foothold, their lives dictated by the seasons and the unfurling of the lake’s frozen grip each spring. Though the era of large-scale logging has long since passed, a quiet economy persists, rooted in the enduring appeal of summer cottages that dot the shoreline and the steady stream of visitors who come to explore the clear waters and wooded trails. There’s a palpable sense of continuity in Rocky Point, a feeling that the past is not so much buried as it is woven into the very fabric of the land, visible in the weathered barns and the enduring strength of the stone walls that still delineate old fields.

About This Rocky Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rocky Point, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.722543, -73.411801. 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 Rocky Point and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Rocky Point includes the ZIP code (12901), telephone area code (845, 516), county seat of Clinton County (Plattsburgh), and school district assignment (Rocky Point Union Free 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 Rocky Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.