Valois New York Map

About Valois, New York

Valois is a locality in Schuyler County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 380. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Valois is located at 42.5348°N, 76.8772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14888.

Valois rests against the western flank of Seneca Lake, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its broad, open surface catching the sky in a perpetually shifting mirror. It lies 17.6 miles west-north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 288°T), and is situated 2.4 miles north of Hector. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions: rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation, give way to the clear, cool embrace of the lake. Mature trees, their branches reaching like patient, weathered arms, line the modest roadways, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the quiet hum of the countryside. The air itself often holds a crispness, especially in the morning, tinged with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening fruit. This quiet corner of Schuyler County carries echoes of its past in the enduring agricultural character of its surroundings. Valois, though small, has always been tied to the bounty of the land and the generosity of Seneca Lake. Historically, the area thrived on farming, with vineyards and orchards still dotting the landscape, a testament to the fertile soils that have sustained livelihoods for generations. The lake itself remains a vital artery, offering not just scenic beauty but also the promise of recreation and a connection to the natural world that defines this part of New York. The pace of life in Valois is unhurried, measured by the changing seasons and the predictable, comforting rhythm of rural existence.

About This Valois Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valois, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.534793, -76.877181. 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 Valois and Schuyler County.

Detailed location data for Valois includes the ZIP code (14841), telephone area code (607), county seat of Schuyler County (Watkins Glen), 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 Valois is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.