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Tompkins New York Map

Explore Tompkins, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tompkins, New York

How to Use This Tompkins, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tompkins, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tompkins.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tompkins
State	New York (NY)
County	Tompkins County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.457575
Longitude	-76.548823
Population	101,564
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14850
Area Code	607
County Seat	Ithaca

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About Tompkins, New York

Tompkins is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. With a population of 101,564, Tompkins is a major urban centre in New York. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Tompkins is located at 42.4576°N, 76.5488°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14850.

Tompkins exists as a quiet anchor within a landscape defined by deep, glacial carving and the persistent movement of water. It lies 2.9 miles west-northwest of Ithaca, NY (from Ithaca, NY: bearing 294°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west-southwest of Lansing. The Williams Brook cuts a clear, deliberate path through the terrain, its flow providing a constant, low-frequency hum that defines the local atmosphere. Beyond the immediate banks, the land transitions into a series of ridges and hollows that hold the morning mist long after the sun has climbed. While the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a jagged silhouette against the western horizon, the immediate topography is dominated by the proximity of Cayuga Lake, which exerts a cooling influence on the air. In the autumn, the light here turns a brittle, pale gold, illuminating the transition of leaves in the nearby Yellow Barn State Forest as the season settles into a deep, silent chill.

Founders of Tompkins sought a place where the confluence of fertile soil and reliable water could sustain a community built on industry and agrarian persistence. Early settlers recognized the potential in the sloping terrain, establishing homesteads that gradually coalesced into a permanent settlement. The history of the area is etched into the very layout of the roads, which follow the natural contours of the earth rather than imposing a rigid grid upon the landscape. As the population expanded, the focus shifted from simple subsistence to the development of regional trade, utilizing the natural drainage of the land to power early mills and processing centers. This evolution from a frontier outpost into a stable, enduring settlement reflects the pragmatic spirit of those who first cleared the timber and built the initial timber-frame structures that still stand in the older quarters of the village.

Economic life in Tompkins relies on a blend of specialized production and academic integration, drawing its energy from the nearby intellectual centers that demand constant innovation. The infrastructure is geared toward supporting these small-scale industries, with transportation routes that move goods through the valley floor while avoiding the steeper inclines that define the outer limits of the region. As a center of regional commerce, the local economy remains sensitive to the seasonal cycles of the landscape, balancing modern technical requirements with the traditional pace of a land-based society. The presence of higher education institutions ensures a steady influx of new ideas, which helps to modernize local facilities and keep the regional workforce engaged with broader global trends, even as the daily routine remains anchored by the physical demands of maintaining the surrounding property.

Cultural life in Tompkins finds its expression in the seasonal rhythms that govern the community, from the quietude of winter to the vibrant, high-energy gatherings held in the Ithaca Town Lands throughout the warmer months. Local residents often congregate near the base of Ithaca Falls, a site that serves as a communal touchstone where the power of the water provides a dramatic backdrop for social events. While there are no professional sports teams based here, the spirit of competition is alive in the collegiate athletics that draw crowds to nearby facilities, fostering a local pride that transcends the classroom. The area has seen its share of notable individuals who found inspiration in the rugged, unpretentious beauty of Coy Glen, leaving behind a legacy of literature and science that continues to influence those who walk the same paths today. During the peak of summer, the atmosphere becomes heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth, a reminder that the wilder, unmanaged parts of the environment are never more than a short walk away.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ithaca Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 015° N
Town of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 093° E
The Overlook At West Hill (housing for the elderly) (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 039° NE
Black Diamond Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 045° NE
Turn here for fresh eggs farm stand (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 338° N
Cayuga-Seneca Canal (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 083° E
City of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 135° SE
Fuertes Swan Pond Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 084° E
Stick And Stone Farm and CSA (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 326° NW
Tompkins Center for History & Culture (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 115° SE
Buttermilk Falls State Park (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 159° S
Cinemapolis (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 116° SE
Rt 96 Self Storage (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 320° NW
Six Mile Creek Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 115° SE
Monument of Ezra Cornell (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 100° E
Cornell Cinema (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 104° E
Andrew Dickson White Statue (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 100° E
Risley Theater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 095° E
Statler Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 104° E
Robert H. Treman State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 178° S
Unidentified Stone Tower (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 183° S
Field School House (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE
Bob Baker BBQ Pavilion (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE
Connecticut Hill Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 222° SW
Sims-Jennings Preserve at Cayuga Cliffs (Nature Reserve) — 7.4 mi, 353° N
Danby Gathery Art Works (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 154° SE
Ulysses Historical Society (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 314° NW
Danby State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 161° S
Finger Lakes National Forest (National Forest) — 9.9 mi, 287° W · 16k acres

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