Black River Ontario Map

About Black River, Ontario

Black River is a locality in Stormont, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Black River is located at 45.0786°N, 74.8710°W.

Black River rests in a gentle embrace of fertile land, its character shaped by the slow, deliberate meander of its namesake waterway. It lies 12.8 km west-north-west of Cornwall, ON (from Cornwall, ON: bearing 297°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-east of Avonmore. Rolling fields, a patchwork of cultivated greens and golds under the vast Ontario sky, stretch towards the horizon, broken occasionally by stands of mature hardwood that hold the secrets of seasons past. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a comforting perfume that settles with the twilight, while the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a waterfowl are the dominant sounds, a quiet symphony against the backdrop of the river's murmur. The land itself, neither fiercely mountainous nor starkly flat, possesses a grounded resilience, the kind that encourages deep roots and a steady, unhurried way of life. The history of Black River is inextricably tied to the rich agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the steady flow of the river that once powered its early mills. For generations, this has been a place where the land yields generously, supporting a vibrant farming community that still forms the backbone of its economy, with dairy farms and cash crops dotting the landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the vital artery of the river for transport, established a presence that has endured, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy farmhouses and a quiet pride in self-sufficiency. While the era of large-scale milling has long passed, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, a reminder of the ingenuity that carved a life from this place, and today, a blend of traditional agriculture and burgeoning artisanal ventures keeps the spirit of Black River alive.

About This Black River Map Page

Explore Black River, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.07862, -74.87098. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Black River includes the postal code (K6K), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Black River is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.