Welcome to Ray Brook ...
Ray Brook is located in the Adirondacks.
Ray Brook is located in Essex County<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Ray Brook: Ray Brk.
Ray Brook is 1,590 feet [485 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Ray Brook lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Ray Brook lies within the (518) area code.
The ZIP code for Ray Brook: 12977<3>
Communities near Ray Brook ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ray Brook.
- North Elba
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Elba
- North Elba lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<4> to the southeast of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,118 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on North Elba
- Tupper Lake
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- Tupper Lake lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the west of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,693 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tupper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Tupper Lake
- Harrietstown
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- Harrietstown lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the west of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,423 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrietstown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Saranac Lake
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- Saranac Lake lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<4> to the northwest of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,193 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Saranac Lake
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saranac Lake<6>
- Tupper Lake
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- Tupper Lake lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the west of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,431 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tupper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Tupper Lake
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tupper Lake<6>
- Jay
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- Jay lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the east of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,397 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jay have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lake Placid
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- Lake Placid lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<4> to the east of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,356 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Placid have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Lake Placid
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Placid<6>
- Black Brook
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- Black Brook lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the northeast of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,469 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Saint Armand
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- Saint Armand lies 5 miles [8 km]<4> to the north of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,467 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Armand have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Brighton
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- Brighton lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Ray Brook.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,416 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brighton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Brighton
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brighton<6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ray Brook. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ray Brook.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ray Brook. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ray Brook.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ray Brook. See our Newspapers Page for Ray Brook.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ray Brook ...
Looking for more information about Ray Brook? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ray Brook, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ray Brook.
Adding Ray Brook to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ray Brook in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Ray Brook was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Ray Brook.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ray Brook. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Essex County: www.co.essex.ny.us/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Essex, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ray Brook - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Ray Brook). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ray Brook or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ray Brook) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Ray Brook. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Ray BrookOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ray Brook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.2999, Longitude: -74.0808 |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |