Swan Lake New York Map

About Swan Lake, New York

Swan Lake is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 161. The population density is 47.6 people per km². Swan Lake is located at 41.7506°N, 74.7779°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12783.

Swan Lake rests in a hollow of rolling hills, a tranquil expanse of water mirroring the vast, often dramatic, Catskill sky. It lies 27.9 miles north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 319°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Monticello. The landscape here is one of deep woods, punctuated by the glint of sunlight on the lake's surface and the occasional weathered barn, a silent sentinel against the encroaching green. In the air, a perpetual scent of pine and damp earth mingles, a testament to the wildness that still holds sway. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: soft, moss-covered banks give way to steeper inclines, leading the eye to distant ridges that soften into hazy blue on the horizon. The history of Swan Lake is deeply entwined with the land, its early days shaped by the hardy spirit of those who sought sustenance from its fertile, if sometimes challenging, soil. For generations, the local economy was anchored by agriculture, with dairy farms dotting the countryside, their pastures a verdant patchwork. Though the rhythms of farming have shifted, the legacy remains, a quiet understanding of the seasons and the earth's bounty. Today, Swan Lake draws visitors seeking solace and a connection to nature, its character defined by a gentle pace of life and the enduring beauty of its natural setting, where the water's surface often shimmers with the almost surreal light of late afternoon.

About This Swan Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swan Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.750644, -74.77794. 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 Swan Lake and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Swan Lake includes the ZIP code (12783), telephone area code (845), county seat of Sullivan County (Monticello), and school district assignment (Liberty 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 Swan Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.