Stillwater New York Map

About Stillwater, New York

Stillwater is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,754. The population density is 538.3 people per km². Stillwater is located at 42.9465°N, 73.6393°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Stillwater is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 10541, 12170.

Stillwater defines the edge of a quiet, water-bound landscape where the liquid reach of Stillwater Reservoir dictates the slow rhythm of the day. It lies 39.2 miles east-southeast of Fort Drum, NY (from Fort Drum, NY: bearing 106°T), and is situated 20.3 miles south of Oswegatchie. Twitchell Creek winds through the terrain like a silver vein, carrying the cold, clear run-off of the northern woods toward the wider reaches of the region. The land here holds the damp, heavy scent of pine needles and wet earth, a quiet prelude to the distant, jagged silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains that anchor the horizon. Because Stillwater sits within the protected boundaries of the Stillwater Boat Launch, the shore remains largely undisturbed, marked by the steady, rhythmic lapping of water against weathered wood. In the soft light of an approaching dusk, the air turns sharp and thin, holding a stillness that seems to suspend the very movement of the clouds above the reservoir.

History in Stillwater remains tethered to the timber and currents that have long shaped the local economy, favoring a life lived in proximity to the water’s edge. While the proximity to Gun Harbor provides a sensory reminder of the nearby coastal influence, the daily industry here centers on the seasonal ebb and flow of the woods and the quiet, persistent activity of those who navigate the local waterways. Beyond the reservoir, the land rises toward the Threemile Beaver Meadow, a sprawling, verdant expanse that marks a transition in the topography. Travelers often find their way here to traverse the Salmon Lake Trail or to witness the distant, thunderous descent of Eagle Falls, yet the local character remains defined by a modest, unsung endurance. As the shadows lengthen across the surface of the reservoir and the light fades toward gray, the proximity to Melody Island creates a sense of isolation that feels both intentional and profoundly calm.

About This Stillwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stillwater, New York. Coordinates: 42.946539, -73.639266. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Stillwater includes the ZIP code (10541, 12170), telephone area code (914, 845, 518), county seat of Herkimer County (Herkimer), and school district assignment (Stillwater Central School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.