Silver Lake New York Map

About Silver Lake, New York

Silver Lake is a locality in Otsego County, New York, United States. Silver Lake is located at 42.6015°N, 75.3324°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14549.

Silver Lake lies cradled by the rolling hills of Otsego County, a jewel reflecting the broad, often cerulean, New York sky. It lies 33.6 miles east-south-east of Union, NY (from Union, NY: bearing 123°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south of New Berlin. The land here is a patchwork of mature woodlands and open fields, where the gentle slope of the terrain hints at ancient glacial sculpting. In the warmer months, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance deepened by the cool, clear waters of the lake itself. The shoreline is a mosaic of reeds and weathered stone, and in the hushed hours of dawn, a soft mist often rises from the water's surface, lending an ethereal quality to the awakening landscape. The history of Silver Lake is as intertwined with the natural world as the roots of the old oaks that dot its perimeter. Once a vital artery for logging and later for agriculture, the area has since found its rhythm in a quieter, more contemplative existence. The economy, while diversified, still carries echoes of its past, with local craftspeople and small businesses drawing inspiration from the enduring beauty of the region. The lake itself, a constant presence, has shaped the character of Silver Lake, drawing visitors who seek its tranquil embrace and residents who cherish its enduring, unhurried spirit.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.601463, -75.332394. 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 Silver Lake and Otsego County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (13411), telephone area code (315, 585), county seat of Otsego County (Cooperstown), 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 Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.