Sharon Springs New York Map

About Sharon Springs, New York

Sharon Springs is a locality in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 634. The population density is 134.2 people per km². Sharon Springs is located at 42.7959°N, 74.6171°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13459.

Sharon Springs unfolds itself across rolling terrain, a landscape where the gentle swell of Schoharie County's hills meets the broad, open sky. It lies 30.1 miles west-south-west of Glenville, NY (from Glenville, NY: bearing 252°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Minden. Fields of ripening corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of late summer, their green hues deepening as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that embrace the scattered farmsteads and the quiet roads winding between them. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the distant perfume of pine, and in the evenings, the silence is broken only by the chirping chorus of crickets and the occasional lowing of cattle. The village itself, a modest collection of buildings, possesses a certain stoic grace, its clapboard homes and storefronts bearing the quiet dignity of age, a stark yet beautiful contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty of the surrounding countryside. The history of Sharon Springs is deeply entwined with the mineral springs that first drew attention to this locale, a natural bounty that once fueled a burgeoning spa industry, transforming it into a popular destination for those seeking the restorative powers of its waters. While the grand hotels of yesteryear are now echoes in memory, the legacy of that era persists in the architecture and the lingering sense of a place that once bustled with visitors. Today, the local economy leans on the enduring strength of agriculture, with farms continuing to be the lifeblood of the region, their produce gracing tables near and far. Yet, a new chapter is being written, with a burgeoning interest in revitalizing the village's unique heritage, drawing a different kind of visitor, one drawn to the quiet charm and the authentic character of Sharon Springs.

About This Sharon Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sharon Springs, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.795907, -74.617086. 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 Sharon Springs and Schoharie County.

Detailed location data for Sharon Springs includes the ZIP code (13459), telephone area code (315), county seat of Schoharie County (Schoharie), and school district assignment (Sharon Springs 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 Sharon Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.