Gansevoort New York Map

About Gansevoort, New York

Gansevoort is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Gansevoort is located at 43.1962°N, 73.6518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12831.

Gansevoort rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time, where the Snook Kill carves its winding path through the land. It lies 4.8 miles east-northeast of Wilton, NY (from Wilton, NY: bearing 77°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Glens Falls. Gentle undulations of terrain, softened by a rich tapestry of deciduous trees, rise and fall around the small community, hinting at the broader, rolling topography of this inland region, miles from any coast. The air here carries the clean scent of earth and growing things, especially after a rain, a palpable presence that seems to settle deep into the bones of the place. Overhead, the sky often stretches in vast, uninterrupted expanses, a canvas for the changing moods of the upstate New York weather, and in the distance, the faint, hazy outline of the Adirondack Mountains can sometimes be discerned on particularly clear days. The story of Gansevoort is one of quiet endurance and resourcefulness, a place that has long drawn its sustenance from the surrounding land. Historically, agriculture has been a cornerstone of its economy, with fields of corn and hay stretching across the fertile bottomlands. More recently, the Town Of Northumberland Land, a local park and conservation area, offers a natural refuge, its trails inviting exploration of the very landscape that has supported generations. The nearby Spier Falls, a modest yet beautiful cascade, serves as a reminder of the powerful forces that have shaped this area, a gentle roar that can be heard on quiet evenings. While Gansevoort might not boast grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious connection to the natural world and the steady, unassuming pulse of its everyday life.

About This Gansevoort Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gansevoort, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.196185, -73.651784. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gansevoort and Saratoga County.

Detailed location data for Gansevoort includes the ZIP code (12831), telephone area code (845), county seat of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gansevoort is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.