Stamford New York Map

About Stamford, New York

Stamford is a locality in Delaware County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,282. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Stamford is located at 42.4073°N, 74.6143°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12167.

Stamford rests in a fold of Delaware County, where the Catskill Mountains begin their softened descent. It lies 41.2 miles west-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Roxbury. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, define its landscape, their slopes etched by the slow, persistent work of water. The air here often carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. A subtle, almost melancholic light often bathes the valley in the late afternoon, stretching shadows long and thin across the fields, turning the distant ridges into shades of bruised purple. The very character of Stamford seems to echo this quiet, enduring beauty, a place where the natural world still holds sway. The history of Stamford is a story of tenacious settlement and a reliance on the land's bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile valleys and the promise of timber, established farms and mills, their lives dictated by the seasons and the flow of local creeks. The economy, once robust with logging and agriculture, has since diversified, with a quiet tourism drawing visitors to its scenic beauty and the appeal of its rural charm. Though no single towering landmark dominates the skyline, the sturdy, well-maintained farmhouses and the modest, welcoming storefronts along Main Street speak of generations who have called Stamford home, their lives woven into the fabric of this particular corner of the Catskills.

About This Stamford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stamford, 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 Stamford and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Stamford includes the ZIP code (12167), telephone area code (518), county seat of Delaware County (Delhi), and school district assignment (Stamford 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 Stamford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.