Oswego County Map, New York
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Oswego County, New York
Oswego County is up in north-central New York. It’s where Lake Ontario meets the Oswego River. This area is known for its waterfront, small towns, and plenty of outdoor activities.
This place has seriously cool history. Fort Ontario has been standing guard since the 1700s. Salmon fishing here is top-notch. People come from all over to cast a line, especially at Oneida Lake.
The county’s full of little towns with big character, including Pulaski. Oswego has a killer lighthouse too. You can climb to the top for amazing views. The SUNY Oswego campus adds a youthful vibe to the area.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Oswego County |
| County Seat | Oswego |
| Population | Approximately 120,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Oswego, Fulton, Pulaski, Mexico, Sandy Creek |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 11, U.S. Route 104, New York State Route 3, New York State Route 48 |
| FIPS Code | 36-075 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,121 square miles (1,922 sq mi land, 199 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jefferson County (North), Lewis County (Northeast), Oneida County (East), Madison County (Southeast), Onondaga County (South), Cayuga County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 43.4558° N, 76.5392° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Oswego River which flows through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Oswego Harbor, Fort Ontario, Salmon River Falls State Forest |
| Website | Oswego County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Oswego County Topographic Map
The lakes shape everything in Oswego County. Land near Lake Ontario stays flat, but hills rise gradually inland. Elevation isn’t dramatic, but it’s steady. You can see it all in our topographic map by using our zoom tool below.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Oswego County Road Map
Some of the major routes in Oswego County are NY-481, I-81 and U.S. Route 11. Use our zoom tool to keep from making wrong turns on the backroads.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Oswego County Satellite Map
Lake Ontario takes over the top edge. The city of Oswego sits on the shore with a clear grid. Inland, it’s green and open. Forests thicken in the southeast, while farmland dominates the west. The Oswego River runs north to the lake.
OUTLINE MAP
Oswego County Blank Map
Oswego County is rectangular in the north and smoother in the southeast. It touches Lake Ontario on the north and Lewis County to the east.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Oswego County:
New York County Map
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