Schenevus New York Map

About Schenevus, New York

Schenevus is a locality in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 390. The population density is 189.6 people per km². Schenevus is located at 42.5490°N, 74.8210°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12155.

Schenevus rests in a quiet valley, a place where the land folds itself into soft, rolling hills that cradle the village. It lies 43.5 miles south-south-east of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 151°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-east of Davenport. The Susquehanna River, a broad, languid ribbon, winds its way through the surrounding countryside, its waters reflecting the ever-changing New York sky. In summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of mown hay and the distant hum of tractors, while autumn brings a sharp, clear light that ignites the maple leaves in a riot of crimson and gold. The landscape here is one of patient cultivation, of fields that have yielded their bounty for generations, and of woodlands that hold their secrets close. The history of Schenevus is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its hillsides. This was a land shaped by early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life built from the earth. For much of its past, the local economy revolved around agriculture, with dairy farms and the cultivation of grain forming the backbone of the community. While the rhythm of life has shifted, the echoes of that agrarian past remain, visible in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. The village itself, a collection of modest homes and businesses, possesses a character of quiet persistence, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the pace of days is measured by the sun's arc across the sky.

About This Schenevus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schenevus, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.548966, -74.820988. 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 Schenevus and Otsego County.

Detailed location data for Schenevus includes the ZIP code (12155), telephone area code (518), county seat of Otsego County (Cooperstown), and school district assignment (Schenevus 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 Schenevus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.