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Ulysses New York Map

Explore Ulysses, 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 Ulysses, New York

How to Use This Ulysses, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ulysses, 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 Ulysses.

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

Latitude	42.523693
Longitude	-76.618166
Population	5,400
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14886
Area Code	607
County Seat	Ithaca

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About Ulysses, New York

Ulysses is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,400. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Ulysses is located at 42.5237°N, 76.6182°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14886.

Ulysses commands a position of quiet strength, defined by the persistent flow of the Cold Spring Branch as it carves through the terrain. It lies 5.8 miles northwest of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 322°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northwest of Ithaca.

The regional landscape remains dominated by a profound inland stillness, far removed from the volatility of the coast. Only two miles distant, the expansive surface of Cayuga Lake reflects the changing sky, offering a vast, cool counterpoint to the solid earth. Taughannock Falls State Park anchors the local geography, providing a protected expanse where the earth drops away in sudden, dramatic fashion. The presence of Taughannock Falls, located just a mile away, serves as a constant, rhythmic reminder of the water’s relentless work against the bedrock. To the west, the Green Mountain National Forest-Hector Ranger District offers a dense, wooded horizon, while the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, hazy boundary against the edge of the world.

History in Ulysses is written into the soil and the legacy of early agricultural development that shaped its current, measured pace. The local economy draws its strength from the productivity of the land, with farming operations and small-scale industry providing the bedrock for daily life. Residents often look toward the nearby Esty Glen for a sense of the region's geological depth, recognizing that the bounty of the area is tied to the movement of water and the quality of the topsoil. While the pace of commerce is deliberate, the dedication to maintaining the integrity of the land remains a primary focus for the people who work here. The influence of the Green Mountain National Forest-Hector Ranger District extends into the local timber and conservation efforts, ensuring that the surrounding environment stays a vital part of the economic identity.

Ulysses maintains a character defined by its proximity to natural wonders and a shared respect for the rugged terrain. Taughannock Falls State Park serves as the central gathering point, where the community intersects with the sheer power of the environment during seasonal transitions. Those seeking the solitude of the outdoors frequently traverse the Potomac Trail, finding clarity in the long, measured stretches of path that wind through the surrounding landscape. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has been home to individuals of significant intellectual standing, including the astronomer Carl Sagan, who found resonance in the quiet, expansive skies of this specific region. The atmosphere here is one of steady observation, where the light at dusk settles over the fields with a gravity that feels both ancient and entirely present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Taughannock Falls State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
Black Diamond Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 026° NE
Culver Donation (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 035° NE
Tree Service (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 245° SW
Taughannock Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 027° NE
Fire hydrant (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 259° W
Trumansburg Village Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 337° NW
Steel Deck Bridge (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 265° W
Ulysses Historical Society (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 294° NW
Rt 96 Self Storage (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 145° SE
Myers Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 075° E
Myers Point Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 073° E
Sims-Jennings Preserve at Cayuga Cliffs (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 044° NE
Town of Ithaca Land (Local Park) — 4.4 mi, 133° SE
Peter Wheeler historic marker (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 063° NE
Field School House (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 081° E
Bob Baker BBQ Pavilion (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 081° E
Finger Lakes National Forest (National Forest) — 6.0 mi, 258° W · 16k acres
Tompkins Center for History & Culture (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 133° SE
Interlaken Historical Society Community Life Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 320° NW
Cinemapolis (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 134° SE
Risley Theater (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 125° SE
Monument of Ezra Cornell (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 127° SE
Cornell Cinema (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 128° SE
Statler Auditorium (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 128° SE
Connecticut Hill Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 9.1 mi, 200° S
Unidentified Stone Tower (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 159° S
Texas Hollow State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 11.5 mi, 221° SW
Danby State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 158° S
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.6 mi, 348° N · 20k acres

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