Map of Tompkins County Map, New York

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Map of Tompkins County - Tompkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Tompkins County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Tompkins County located in the map, major cities in Tompkins county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Tompkins County, New York

Map of Tompkins County, New York

About Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, New York

Tompkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It's county seat is Ithaca. As per 2020 census, the population of Tompkins County is 105162 people and population density is 220.93 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 476 sq mi (1,233 km2). Tompkins County was established on 1817.

Facts about Tompkins County, New York

CountryUnited States
StateNew York
RegionFinger Lakes / Southern Tier
County SeatIthaca
FoundedApril 17, 1817
Named ForDaniel D. Tompkins (Governor of NY, U.S. Vice President)
Coordinates~42.50° N, 76.45° W
Total Area~492 sq mi
Land Area~475 sq mi
Water Area~17 sq mi
Water %~3.4%
Population (2020)~105,740
Estimated Population (2024/25)~105,699+
Population Density~223/sq mi
Largest CityIthaca
Other Towns & CommunitiesDryden, Lansing, Groton, Enfield, Ulysses, Newfield, Caroline
Main IndustriesEducation, Research, Services, Agriculture, Tourism
Major HighwaysNY‑13, NY‑34, NY‑79, NY‑89, NY‑96
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForCornell University, Ithaca College, Finger Lakes scenery & waterfalls, gorges & parks
Websitehttps://tompkinscountyny.gov/

Top Attractions in Tompkins County, New York

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park – Waterfalls and hiking trails.
  • Taughannock Falls State Park – Tall waterfall and gorge.
  • Ithaca Commons – Pedestrian shopping and dining area.
  • Cornell University Campus – Historic campus and scenery.
  • Cayuga Lake – Boating and lakeside views.
  • Robert H. Treman State Park – Gorge trails and waterfalls.
  • Sciencenter – Hands-on science museum.
  • Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art – Art museum with lake views.
  • Ithaca Falls – Dramatic downtown waterfall.
  • Cascadilla Gorge Trail – Stone stairway gorge walk.
  • Cayuga Nature Center – Nature trails and exhibits.
  • Finger Lakes Wine Trail – Wineries and tastings.

Cities & Towns in Tompkins County, New York

Ithaca, Cortlandville (partly), Dryden, Trumansburg, Groton, Newfield, Lansing, Caroline, Enfield, Ulysses, Freeville, Brooktondale, Brookton, Slaterville Springs, Cayuga Heights, Ithaca College