Map of Essex County Map, New York

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Map of Essex County, New York

Map of Essex County, New York

About Essex County Map, New York: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Essex County, New York

Essex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It's county seat is Elizabethtown. As per 2020 census, the population of Essex County is 37268 people and population density is 19.45 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,916 sq mi (4,962 km2). Essex County was established on 1799.

Facts about Essex County, New York

CountryUnited States
StateNew York
RegionNorthern New York / North Country (Adirondack Park)
County SeatElizabethtown
FoundedMarch 1, 1799
Named ForEssex, England
Coordinates~44.18° N, ‑73.65° W
Total Area~1,916 sq mi
Land Area~1,794 sq mi
Water Area~122 sq mi
Water %~6.4%
Population (2020)~37,381
Estimated Population (2024)~37,000+
Population Density~20.8/sq mi
Largest CommunityTiconderoga (CDP)
Other Towns & CommunitiesLake Placid, Keene, Westport, Schroon Lake, North Elba
Main IndustriesTourism, Outdoor recreation, Services, Forestry
Major HighwaysI‑87 (Adirondack Northway), U.S. 9, NY‑22, NY‑73
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForAdirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain, Mount Marcy, Lake Placid Olympic sites
Websitehttps://essexcountyny.gov/

Top Attractions in Essex County, New York

  • Lake Placid – Olympic village and mountain resort.
  • Whiteface Mountain – Skiing and scenic summit views.
  • Adirondack High Peaks – Hiking and wilderness scenery.
  • Olympic Center – Historic Winter Olympics venues.
  • Ausable Chasm – Dramatic stone gorge.
  • Lake Champlain – Boating and lakeside recreation.
  • High Falls Gorge – Waterfalls and walkways.
  • Adirondack Museum (nearby) – Regional history and culture.
  • Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower – Panoramic hiking destination.
  • Wilmington Wild Forest – Trails and outdoor activities.
  • Elizabethtown Historic District – County seat landmarks.
  • John Brown Farm State Historic Site – Abolitionist history site.

Cities & Towns in Essex County, New York

Elizabethtown, Ticonderoga, Lake Placid, Keene, Westport, Moriah, Crown Point, North Hudson, Jay, Essex, Willsboro, Lewis, Minerva, Schroon, Newcomb, Wilmington, Au Sable Forks, Au Sable, Black Brook