South Valley New York Map

About South Valley, New York

South Valley is a locality in Otsego County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 18.0 people per km². South Valley is located at 42.7073°N, 74.7104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14736.

South Valley unfolds as a landscape of quiet, rolling hills, where the earth, a rich tapestry of ochre and deep greens, slopes gently towards unseen valleys. It lies 36.7 miles west-south-west of Glenville, NY (from Glenville, NY: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Richmondville. The sky above, often a vast, pale blue in summer or a dramatic, bruised grey before a storm, seems to hold its breath over the scattered farmsteads and the occasional stand of ancient oak. Here, the air carries the scent of damp soil and pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness, and the roads, often unpaved, wind like hesitant thoughts through fields of corn and pastureland. The very stillness of the place seems to encourage a contemplative mood, as if the land itself is pondering its own long existence. The history of South Valley is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its character for generations. The fertile land, carved by ancient glaciers, has long supported dairy farms and the cultivation of hardy crops, a legacy that continues to define the local economy. While the grand estates of an earlier era may have faded, the spirit of self-reliance and hard work remains. Small businesses, often family-run, serve the needs of the residents, and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life. The occasional weathered barn, its timbers groaning under the weight of time, stands as a silent witness to the enduring connection between the people and the land they have cultivated.

About This South Valley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Valley, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Valley and Otsego County.

Detailed location data for South Valley includes the ZIP code (13320), telephone area code (315, 607), 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 South Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.