Virgil New York Map

About Virgil, New York

Virgil is a locality in Cortland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Virgil is located at 42.5106°N, 76.1944°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13045.

Virgil stretches across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, a testament to the glacial forces that shaped this corner of New York. It lies 16.1 miles east-north-east of Ithaca, NY (from Ithaca, NY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Cortland. The land here rises and falls with a gentle persistence, supporting a patchwork of farms and woodlands where the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the coming autumn. Creeks, slender and persistent, carve their way through the terrain, their waters reflecting the wide, often dramatic skies that preside over Virgil. Barns, weathered to shades of faded red and grey, punctuate the fields, standing sentinel against the vastness of the surrounding countryside, their quiet presence grounding the eye. The history of Virgil is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the enduring farms that still define its character and economy. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to its fertile soil, the area has long been a producer of dairy and crops, a tradition that continues to sustain many families. The gentle hum of tractors at work and the distant lowing of cattle are the familiar sounds of daily life, a stark contrast to the hurried pace found elsewhere. While not a hub of major industry, Virgil’s strength lies in this steadfast connection to the land, a quiet resilience that has allowed it to weather changing times.

About This Virgil Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Virgil, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.510627, -76.194374. 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 Virgil and Cortland County.

Detailed location data for Virgil includes the ZIP code (13045), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cortland County (Cortland), and school district assignment (Cortland City 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 Virgil is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.