Whallonsburg New York Map

About Whallonsburg, New York

Whallonsburg is a locality in Essex County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Whallonsburg is located at 44.2642°N, 73.4029°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12936.

Whallopsburg unfolds as a quiet tableau where the land gently slopes toward the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Champlain. It lies 17.4 miles south-south-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 213°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-west of Vergennes. The air here carries the crispness of northern climes, a scent mingled with pine and the distant, subtle perfume of damp earth after a rain. Rolling fields, stitched with the verdant hues of summer growth and the muted golds of autumn, give way to stands of mature deciduous trees that whisper secrets in the breeze. The terrain, a study in subtle undulation, offers glimpses of the Adirondack Mountains to the west, their formidable peaks often softened by a haze that lends them an almost dreamlike quality. The very light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, seems to linger, casting long, painterly shadows across the cultivated fields and the quiet, unassuming homes. This hamlet, a testament to enduring rural life, traces its roots back to early agricultural endeavors, its economy long tethered to the bounty of the surrounding land and the navigable waters of the lake. For generations, farmers have worked this soil, their lives echoing the changing seasons and the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. The historic Whallonsburg Grange Hall, a sturdy brick structure, stands as a focal point, a place where community memory is preserved and where the spirit of neighborly connection continues to thrive. The proximity to the lake has always been a defining characteristic, influencing the pace of life and offering opportunities for recreation and commerce, though the latter has shifted from the bustling trade of yesteryear to a more localized, intimate scale.

About This Whallonsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whallonsburg, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.264218, -73.402906. 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 Whallonsburg and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Whallonsburg includes the ZIP code (12936), telephone area code (845), county seat of Essex County (Elizabethtown), 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 Whallonsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.