West Carthage New York Map
West Carthage, 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 West Carthage, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of West Carthage, New York
| City | West Carthage |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.974235 |
| Longitude | -75.615193 |
| Population | 1,864 |
| Density | 566.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About West Carthage, New York
West Carthage is a locality in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,864. The population density is 566.4 people per km². West Carthage is located at 43.9742°N, 75.6152°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13619.
West Carthage lies cradled by the Black River, a waterway that has shaped its destiny and continues to lend a quiet pulse to the landscape. It lies 53.2 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 351°T), and is situated 0.4 miles south-west of Carthage. The land here is a tapestry of fertile plains, gently rolling hills, and stands of deciduous trees that wear their seasonal colors with a quiet, enduring grace. In summer, the air hums with the industrious buzz of insects and the distant drone of tractors, while in autumn, the sharp, clean scent of woodsmoke drifts from chimneys, a harbinger of the coming chill. The river itself, a ribbon of silver under the vast Northern sky, is the dominant feature, its banks a verdant embrace for the fields and modest homes that dot the terrain. The quality of light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, as if the very atmosphere has been scrubbed clean, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the fields. The history of West Carthage is inextricably linked to the power of water and the bounty of the land. Lumber mills once lined the Black River, their saws a constant song of industry, processing the timber floated down from the Adirondack foothills. Later, the agricultural heritage took firmer root, with dairy farms and fields of corn and hay becoming the economic bedrock. This legacy of hard work and connection to the earth still resonates, visible in the well-tended fields and the unhurried pace of daily life. While the grand lumber operations have faded, the spirit of resourcefulness and community persists. The proximity to Fort Drum, a significant military installation, also adds a unique layer to West Carthage's character, a constant, subtle hum of movement and a reminder of the wider world just beyond its quiet borders.
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About This West Carthage Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of West Carthage, 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 West Carthage and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for West Carthage is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct West Carthage is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| 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. |
