Thomson, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Thomson, Washington County.
| City | Thomson |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.125908 |
| Longitude | -73.582894 |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 22.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12834, 12883 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| County Seat | Fort Edward |
Thomson is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Thomson is located at 43.1259°N, 73.5829°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12883.
Thomson rests in a hollow where the land begins to gather itself into the foothills of the Adirondacks. It lies 3.7 miles north-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 50°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of Wilton. The terrain here, a mosaic of rolling fields and stands of mature hardwood, is deeply furrowed by the streams that spill down from the higher elevations, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the broad, blue sweep of the northern sky. In summer, the air hums with the industrious drone of insects and carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned soil, a promise of the bounty to come. The character of Thomson is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, from the stark beauty of winter's embrace to the verdant explosion of spring. This corner of Washington County carries the echoes of generations who worked this land, their efforts etched into the very contours of the fields and the sturdy bones of the old farmhouses. The local economy, historically tethered to agriculture and the timber that once cloaked these hills in dense green, now finds a steadier pulse in small businesses and a growing appreciation for its natural resources. The nearby Batten Kill, a celebrated trout stream, draws anglers from afar, its crystalline waters a vital artery of both recreation and the local lore that binds Thomson together. The gentle slope of the land towards the river, a quiet testament to the forces that shaped this valley, offers a sense of enduring peace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thomson, 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 Thomson and Washington County.
Detailed location data for Thomson includes the ZIP code (12834), telephone area code (845), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), 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 Thomson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |