Russell New York Map

About Russell, New York

Russell is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Russell is located at 44.4295°N, 75.1499°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13684.

Russell unfolds across a landscape shaped by the quiet persistence of water and earth. It lies 85.4 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 10°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-south-east of Hermon. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broader fields, where the St. Lawrence River's influence, though distant, is felt in the moist air and the rich, dark soil that yields generously. Ancient forests, remnants of a wilder past, still hold their ground on the fringes, their dense canopies filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The St. Regis River, a more immediate presence, carves a sinuous path through the region, its banks lined with the stoic, weathered wood of barns and farmhouses that seem to have grown from the land itself. In the twilight, a soft, diffused light settles over the fields, lending a peaceful, almost melancholy beauty to the scene, a quality of stillness that speaks of seasons turning with unhurried grace. The history of Russell is a narrative of settlement and self-reliance, its founding tied to the agricultural promise of this fertile northern land. Early settlers, drawn by the possibilities of farming and timber, established a life here, their efforts leaving an indelible mark on the character of the place. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture and the processing of its bounty, continues to reflect these origins, with farms dotting the landscape and local businesses serving the needs of the surrounding countryside. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of its older structures, the quiet hum of daily life, and the strong sense of connection to the natural world are its most distinctive features. Russell maintains a character that is both resilient and deeply rooted, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called it home.

About This Russell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Russell, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.429506, -75.149926. 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 Russell and St. Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Russell includes the ZIP code (13684), telephone area code (315), 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 Russell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.