Tompkins County Map, New York
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Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County sits in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. If you’re looking for a place where nature and knowledge collide, look no further. Cayuga Lake grips the north, perfect for boating in summer.
It’s home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. Students and locals mingle in quirky Ithaca, giving the area a youthful vibe. The county has a strong local food scene.
Waterfalls are everywhere. Seriously, they’re all over the place. You can hike to them or sometimes just see them from the road. Farmers markets and farm-to-table restaurants are big here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Tompkins County |
| County Seat | Ithaca |
| Population | Approximately 110,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ithaca, Dryden, Groton, Lansing, Newfield |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 81, U.S. Route 13, New York State Route 79, New York State Route 96 |
| FIPS Code | 36-109 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 476 square miles (466 sq mi land, 10 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cayuga County (North), Cortland County (East), Tioga County (South), Chemung County (Southwest), Schuyler County (West), Seneca County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 42.4436° N, 76.5019° W |
| Etymology | Named after Daniel D. Tompkins, the 6th Vice President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Cornell University, Ithaca Falls, Buttermilk Falls State Park |
| Website | Tompkins County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Tompkins County Road Map
Though Tompkins County doesn’t have any interstate highways, it still stays connected. NY-13 loops through Ithaca and heads both north and south. NY-79 and NY-96 spread out from the city like spokes. Try using our zoom tool in our Tompkins road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Tompkins County Satellite Map
Ithaca stands out in the center of the county, just south of Cayuga Lake. The rest of the county shows a mix of greens. This includes woods, farmland, and valleys. But the lake is the anchor, as its the longest of central New York’s glacial Finger Lakes.
OUTLINE MAP
Tompkins County Blank Map
Tompkins County has a roughly square shape with some irregularities. Cayuga Lake makes up most of its northwestern edge. There are no state borders here so it only neighbors NY counties.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Tompkins County:
New York County Map
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