Downsville New York Map

About Downsville, New York

Downsville is a locality in Delaware County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 163. The population density is 22.3 people per km². Downsville is located at 42.0809°N, 74.9957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13755.

Downsville emerges from the confluence of water and earth where the Downs Brook carves a deliberate path through the basin of Wilson Hollow. It lies 25.9 miles south of Oneonta, NY (from Oneonta, NY: bearing 172°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southeast of Walton. The air here holds the distinct, sharp clarity of inland elevations, carrying the scent of damp shale and cooling timber from the slopes that rise toward the distant Appalachian Mountains. Within the boundaries of the Downsville Water District Lands, the terrain is defined by a rugged, uncompromising topography that discourages sprawl and favors the quiet persistence of the woods. Only a mile away, the Pepacton Reservoir sits as a heavy, deliberate presence, its surface reflecting the shifting gray light of the sky and the dense, unbroken green of the surrounding canopy. Industry in Downsville has long been dictated by the rhythms of the forest and the slow, seasonal pulse of the Delaware State Forest, which provides a vast, silent backdrop to the local economy. The legacy of the region is written in the architecture of its modest structures and the endurance of those who have carved a living from the interior landscape, far from the frantic pace of the coast. Life here moves with the precision of the seasons, where the primary occupations remain tethered to the management of natural resources and the maintenance of the land. Downsville retains a stillness that feels intentional, a place where the weight of the hills and the constant, rhythmic movement of the Downs Brook define the boundaries of the day.

About This Downsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Downsville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.08092, -74.99572. 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 Downsville and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Downsville includes the ZIP code (13755), telephone area code (607), county seat of Delaware County (Delhi), and school district assignment (Downsville Central 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 Downsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.