Jackson New York Map

About Jackson, New York

Jackson is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Jackson is located at 43.0857°N, 73.3944°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12839.

Jackson maintains a quiet composure across its landscape, defined by expansive fields that rise and fall in steady, rhythmic swells toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains. It lies 12.3 miles east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 92°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east of Greenwich. The air here carries a crisp, terrestrial weight, undisturbed by the moisture of any distant shore, and the light at dusk settles over the fields in long, amber ribbons that illuminate the texture of the soil. A singular stillness marks the proximity of Lake Lauderdale, which offers a reflective surface for the surrounding timber, while the Owl Kill winds through the terrain with a persistent, low-voiced clarity. Beyond the immediate meadows, the verdant density of Arlington State Forest provides a dark, cooling contrast to the open pastures, and the nearby depths of Murray Hollow hold a profound, hushed shadow as evening approaches. Agriculture serves as the foundational pulse of Jackson, where the labor of the seasons dictates the pace of daily affairs and the character of the local economy. Generations have worked this earth, shaping a cultural identity that prizes self-reliance and an understated connection to the land, far removed from the frantic pace of denser urban centers. Visitors often find a modest respite at Lake Lauderdale Park, a space that preserves the natural integrity of the waterline and encourages a slower, more deliberate observation of the changing colors of the brush. While the economy remains rooted in the productivity of the soil and the quiet maintenance of rural life, the enduring presence of these landmarks ensures that Jackson remains a place where the passage of time is measured by the growth of the crops and the steady flow of the local creeks.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.085694, -73.394447. 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 Jackson and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (12816), telephone area code (845), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), 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 Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.