South Ilion New York Map
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| City | South Ilion |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Herkimer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.995348 |
| Longitude | -75.049046 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 174.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13357 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| County Seat | Herkimer |
| School District | Central Valley Central School District |
About South Ilion, New York
South Ilion is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 195. The population density is 174.0 people per km². South Ilion is located at 42.9953°N, 75.0490°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13357.
South Ilion rests on a modest plateau, a quiet expanse of land where the Mohawk River, a steady, brown artery of upstate New York, carves its familiar path. It lies 11.8 miles southeast of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 128°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-southwest of Ilion. The landscape around South Ilion is a study in gentle gradients, a departure from the dramatic peaks of more distant ranges, favoring instead a broader, more settled terrain. Here, the sky often feels immense, a pale blue canvas brushed with streaks of cloud, and the air, especially in the early mornings, carries a clean, crisp scent of damp earth and distant pine. The houses, many of them modest and sturdy, cluster together in a way that suggests a shared history, their porches and yards holding the quiet hum of daily life. The story of South Ilion is inextricably linked to the industrial might that once pulsed through this valley. For generations, the roar of machinery and the clatter of production were the soundtrack to life, shaping the very character of the place and its people. While the grand factories have long since fallen silent, their ghosts linger in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings and the enduring spirit of a community that learned to adapt. The local economy, now a more varied blend of small businesses and service industries, still carries the imprint of that industrious past, a quiet resilience that defines South Ilion's unique place in the upstate landscape.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 279° W
- Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 008° N
- Russell Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 045° NE
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 359° N
- Ilion Village Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 009° N
- Herkimer Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 131° SE
- Ilion Water District Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 293° NW
- Beaver Creek State Forest (State Wilderness) — 15.7 mi, 235° SW
- West Canada Lake Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 29.6 mi, 019° N
- Glimmerglass State Park (State Park) — 15.8 mi, 146° SE
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About This South Ilion Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Ilion, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.995348, -75.049046. 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 South Ilion and Herkimer County.
Detailed location data for South Ilion includes the ZIP code (13357), telephone area code (315), county seat of Herkimer County (Herkimer), and school district assignment (Central Valley 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 South Ilion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
