South Colton New York Map

About South Colton, New York

South Colton is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². South Colton is located at 44.5106°N, 74.8877°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13625.

South Colton rests in the embrace of a landscape where the St. Lawrence River's influence is keenly felt, its rolling terrain softened by a generous cloak of deciduous trees. It lies 82.6 miles west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-south-east of Pierrepont. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the northern latitudes, a scent of damp earth and pine needles that lingers long after the dew has evaporated. The land itself undulates with a quiet persistence, rising and falling in broad strokes that lead the eye towards the distant, mist-shrouded hills, a constant, gentle reminder of the forces that shaped this place. The character of South Colton is inextricably linked to the Raquette River, a vital artery that once powered its mills and continues to offer solace and recreation. Historically, this was a place of industry, where the bounty of the forests was processed, and the rhythm of the seasons dictated the pulse of daily life. While the grand lumber mills have long since faded, a spirit of resourceful independence persists, evident in the small businesses that dot the main thoroughfare and the close-knit nature of its residents. The quiet hum of everyday life here is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a passing train, a lingering echo of a past when such sounds were the soundtrack to a burgeoning economy.

About This South Colton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Colton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.510619, -74.887694. 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 South Colton and St. Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for South Colton includes the ZIP code (13687), telephone area code (315), county seat of St. Lawrence County (Canton), 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 South Colton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.