Spafford New York Map

About Spafford, New York

Spafford is a locality in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Spafford is located at 42.8045°N, 76.2649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13152.

Spafford rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent swell towards Skaneateles Lake. It lies 17.6 miles east-south-east of Auburn, NY (from Auburn, NY: bearing 120°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-west of Preble. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the distant, clean perfume of open water. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant patchwork in summer, stretch across the hillsides, their stalks rustling like hushed secrets in the breeze. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to a soft grey, stand sentinel on these rises, their windows reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, a gentle invitation to breathe deeply, and the quietude of the countryside is a palpable presence. The history of Spafford is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the nearby lake, a resource that has shaped its economy and way of life for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of good farmland, established a community rooted in agriculture, and the echoes of that past can still be seen in the enduring agricultural practices and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. While farming remains a vital thread, the proximity to Skaneateles Lake has also fostered a seasonal tourism, drawing visitors to its clear waters and peaceful shores. The rhythm of life in Spafford is measured, not by the frantic ticking of clocks, but by the turning of seasons and the steady, dependable cycle of the land.

About This Spafford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spafford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.804512, -76.26493. 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 Spafford and Onondaga County.

Detailed location data for Spafford includes the ZIP code (13077), telephone area code (315), county seat of Onondaga County (Syracuse), 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 Spafford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.