SUNY Oswego New York Map

About SUNY Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego is a locality in Oswego County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,564. The population density is 4503.3 people per km². SUNY Oswego is located at 43.4515°N, 76.5439°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13126.

SUNY Oswego reposes on the southeastern shores of Lake Ontario, a place where the vastness of the freshwater sea shapes the very air. It lies 26.2 miles north-west of Clay, NY (from Clay, NY: bearing 315°T), and is situated 1.7 miles west of Oswego. The land here, a gentle slope toward the water, is often swept by winds that carry the scent of damp earth and distant, unseen pines. In the summer months, the light on the lake can be a startling, almost blinding, silver, a reflection of the immense sky that stretches overhead. Winters, conversely, bring a hushed blanket of snow, muffling the sounds of the world and lending a stark, elemental beauty to the landscape. The campus itself, a collection of modern and older structures, feels very much a part of this littoral environment, its buildings open to the breezes that blow off the water. The history of SUNY Oswego is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of its namesake city. For generations, this region was a hub for trade and transportation, the lake serving as a vital artery connecting communities and economies. The legacy of that era can still be felt in the sturdy, enduring character of the place, a resilience forged by the ebb and flow of commerce and the often-tempestuous moods of the great lake. Today, the local economy, while diversified, still draws sustenance from its proximity to the water, with fishing and recreational tourism playing a role. The college itself has become a significant anchor, drawing students and scholars to this northern New York locale, infusing it with a youthful energy that complements the seasoned presence of the lake.

About This SUNY Oswego Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of SUNY Oswego, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.4515, -76.5439. 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 SUNY Oswego and Oswego County.

Detailed location data for SUNY Oswego includes the ZIP code (13126), telephone area code (315), county seat of Oswego County (Oswego), and school district assignment (Oswego City 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 SUNY Oswego is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.