Smithville Flats New York Map

About Smithville Flats, New York

Smithville Flats is a locality in Chenango County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 366. The population density is 89.6 people per km². Smithville Flats is located at 42.3951°N, 75.8080°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13841.

Smithville Flats unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice. It lies 21.2 miles north-north-east of Binghamton, NY (from Binghamton, NY: bearing 15°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-west of Greene. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant blanket of deciduous trees, give way to wider, flatter expanses where the Chenango River has patiently laid down its silt over millennia. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild clover. In the late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through the leaves, casts long, shifting shadows that seem to deepen the already rich greens of the fields and the darker emerald of the bordering woodlands, lending a quiet, almost contemplative mood to the scene. The gentle curve of the land suggests a timelessness, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life rather than the clock. The history of Smithville Flats is intimately tied to its agricultural heritage, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring fields that still define its economy. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded crops, with dairy farming having played a particularly significant role, its pastures a familiar sight against the horizon. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the broader economic landscape reflects the evolution of rural life, with local businesses catering to the needs of the residents and supporting the surrounding agricultural endeavors. The presence of the Chenango River, once a vital artery for transport and power, now offers a more tranquil amenity, its banks a place for quiet reflection or a gentle stroll, a reminder of the enduring natural forces that have shaped Smithville Flats.

About This Smithville Flats Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smithville Flats, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.395072, -75.807972. 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 Smithville Flats and Chenango County.

Detailed location data for Smithville Flats includes the ZIP code (13841), telephone area code (315), county seat of Chenango County (Norwich), and school district assignment (Greene 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 Smithville Flats is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.