Swain New York Map

About Swain, New York

Swain is a locality in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Swain is located at 42.4778°N, 77.8533°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14884.

Swain rests in a fold of Allegany County, where the land rises and dips with the easy grace of old hills. It lies 42.0 miles south-south-west of Henrietta, NY (from Henrietta, NY: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Dansville. The sky here often seems a vast, unblemished canvas, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun’s descent paints the western slopes in hues of bruised plum and pale gold, casting long, migrating shadows across fields that have seen countless seasons turn. Stands of mature deciduous trees, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the wind, fringe the cleared lands, giving way to the darker, more ancient quiet of the woodlands that climb the gentler inclines. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening apples, a fragrance that speaks of enduring, simple plenty. The story of Swain is written in its enduring agricultural roots, a heritage sustained by generations of families who have worked the soil, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest. While the broader region once pulsed with the rhythm of industry, Swain itself has held onto a more pastoral character, its economy quietly anchored in the land’s bounty. The narrow roads that wind through the countryside, often lined with weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses, suggest a history less of grand pronouncements and more of quiet perseverance. The presence of the Allegany River, its waters a constant, murmuring presence not far from Swain’s embrace, has always been a vital artery, shaping the contours of the landscape and the lives of those who call this place home.

About This Swain Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swain, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.477844, -77.853332. 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 Swain and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Swain includes the ZIP code (14884), telephone area code (607), county seat of Allegany County (Belmont), 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 Swain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.