White Creek New York Map

About White Creek, New York

White Creek is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,400. The population density is 28.0 people per km². White Creek is located at 42.9701°N, 73.2912°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12057.

White Creek unwinds through a landscape of rolling hills, where patchwork fields of corn and hay give way to stands of maple and oak. It lies 19.4 miles east-south-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 115°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-west of Bennington. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of distant wildflowers. Broad, open meadows, often mired in the soft mist of dawn, break the tree line, revealing glimpses of sturdy farmhouses with weathered barns. The creek itself, a modest artery of cool, clear water, meanders through the verdant terrain, its banks often softened by wild grasses and the occasional graceful willow, its branches trailing like tired fingers in the current. The history of White Creek is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Washington County, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of its rich soil and the raising of livestock. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the enduring traditions of rural life. Though the landscape retains its pastoral charm, echoes of past industries can still be felt, whispers of mills that once harnessed the creek's modest power. Today, White Creek remains a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun’s arc and the quiet rhythm of the land, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to nature.

About This White Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Creek, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.970078, -73.291221. 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 White Creek and Washington County.

Detailed location data for White Creek includes the ZIP code (12057), telephone area code (518), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), 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 White Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.