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South Hill New York Map

Explore South Hill, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of South Hill, New York

How to Use This South Hill, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Hill, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to South Hill.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	South Hill
State	New York (NY)
County	Tompkins County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.410326
Longitude	-76.492149
Population	7,245
Density	474.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14850
Area Code	607
County Seat	Ithaca
School District	Ithaca City School District

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About South Hill, New York

South Hill is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,245. The population density is 474.4 people per km². South Hill is located at 42.4103°N, 76.4921°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14850.

South Hill rises as a high, prominent plateau that commands the surrounding landscape with a stoic and quiet authority. The Six Mile Creek carves a deep, energetic path nearby, its waters coursing through the earth with a restless, hurried sound that defines the local topography. Only two miles away, the vast, deep basin of Cayuga Lake exerts a cooling influence on the air, especially as the summer warmth begins to wane. To the west, the rugged features of Coy Glen provide a sharp, geological contrast to the otherwise steady elevation of the plateau. The land here feels ancient and heavy, possessing a stillness that is rarely broken even when the wind stirs the canopy of nearby woodlands.

South Hill maintains a steady, industrious pace that reflects its long-standing connection to the academic and research institutions that define the broader region. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural roots into a modern center for professional services, technology, and specialized manufacturing. Workers here contribute to a stable environment where innovation is balanced against the necessity of maintaining a functioning, productive society. Throughout the decades, the infrastructure of South Hill has expanded to support those who seek a life defined by intellectual rigor and professional dedication. This commitment to development ensures that the region remains a vital component of the broader economic landscape, providing a reliable foundation for those who reside within its borders.

South Hill possesses a cultural character shaped by a blend of academic pursuit and the quiet, introspective nature of life in the interior of the state. The Town of Ithaca Land serves as an essential public resource, offering residents an immediate connection to the local environment and the chance to walk through preserved natural spaces. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette against the southern horizon, the local atmosphere is dominated by the immediate, tactile experience of the plateau. Notable figures such as the astronomer Carl Sagan once walked these paths, finding inspiration in the expansive skies that stretch over the region. Events in South Hill often center on community gatherings that celebrate the changing seasons, marked by the crisp clarity of the air during the autumn months and the silent, heavy snows of winter.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ithaca Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 093° E
Town of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 097° E
Buttermilk Falls State Park (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 241° SW
Unknown Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 137° SE
Eldridge Wilderness Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 126° SE
Six Mile Creek Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 029° NE
City of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 029° NE
Cinemapolis (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 353° N
Tompkins Center for History & Culture (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 353° N
Black Diamond Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 273° W
Statler Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 012° N
Cornell Cinema (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 007° N
Cayuga-Seneca Canal (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 338° N
Monument of Ezra Cornell (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 008° N
Andrew Dickson White Statue (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 009° N
Robert H. Treman State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 261° W
Risley Theater (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 010° N
Unidentified Stone Tower (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 257° W
Southeast Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 036° NE
Incodema (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 098° E
Danby Gathery Art Works (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 173° S
The Overlook At West Hill (housing for the elderly) (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 328° NW
Danby State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 181° S
Turn here for fresh eggs farm stand (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 324° NW
Stick And Stone Farm and CSA (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 321° NW
Field School House (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 356° N
Bob Baker BBQ Pavilion (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 357° N
Sims-Jennings Preserve at Cayuga Cliffs (Nature Reserve) — 11.2 mi, 341° N
Ulysses Historical Society (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 316° NW
Finger Lakes National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 297° NW · 16k acres

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