Selkirk, Oswego County
Selkirk, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Selkirk, Oswego County.
| City | Selkirk |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Oswego |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.574236 |
| Longitude | -76.202706 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Selkirk is a locality in Oswego County, New York, United States. Selkirk is located at 43.5742°N, 76.2027°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12158.0.
Selkirk rests in a landscape where the rolling hills of northern New York begin their gentle descent towards the vastness of Lake Ontario. It lies 26.9 miles north of Clay, NY (from Clay, NY: bearing 357°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Richland. Fields of ripening corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer a riot of color in the autumn months. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, often tinged with the damp earth of fertile farmland or the distant promise of a lake breeze. Selkirk itself is a place where the houses, many painted in cheerful, enduring colors, seem to hold their ground with a quiet resilience, their porches open to the slow unfolding of the day. The history of Selkirk is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the westward expansion of early American settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural abundance. Its economy, though diversified over the years, still finds its roots in the land, with farming remaining a significant presence, its produce finding its way to regional markets. Beyond agriculture, the local character of Selkirk is shaped by a legacy of hard work and neighborly connection, a spirit that endures in the small businesses and community gatherings that define its everyday life. The nearby Salmon River, a cherished waterway for both anglers and nature lovers, offers a constant, murmuring presence, a reminder of the natural beauty that cradles this enduring corner of Oswego County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Selkirk, 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 Selkirk and Oswego County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Selkirk is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Selkirk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |