Alplaus New York Map

About Alplaus, New York

Alplaus is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Alplaus is located at 42.8554°N, 73.8990°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12008.

Alplaus rests in a valley where the land begins its gentle climb toward the Adirondacks, a place of quietude and enduring grace. It lies 3.5 miles north-east of Schenectady, NY (from Schenectady, NY: bearing 36°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Clifton Park. The Mohawk River, a ribbon of pewter under a wide sky, forms the southern edge of Alplaus, its waters reflecting the stoic pines and the occasional hardy oak that cling to the slopes. The air here carries the scent of damp earth in spring and the crisp, dry perfume of fallen leaves in autumn, a constant, subtle reminder of the seasons’ unwavering procession. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, from the flatlands near the riverbank to the more undulating hills that cradle homes and small farms, each dwelling seeming to find its own perfect place within the landscape. The history of Alplaus is as much about the river as it is about the people who have called it home, a legacy of early Dutch settlements and the industrious spirit that followed. For generations, the economy here was tied to the bounty of the land and the flow of commerce along the waterways, with the grain mills and lumberyards of yesteryear leaving their faint imprint on the character of Alplaus. Though the pace of life has shifted, a certain rootedness remains, a quiet pride in the community’s resilience. Even now, a visitor might notice the way the late afternoon sun catches the weathered clapboard of older buildings, imbuing them with a warm, golden hue that speaks of stories held close.

About This Alplaus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alplaus, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.855354, -73.899012. 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 Alplaus and Schenectady County.

Detailed location data for Alplaus includes the ZIP code (12008), telephone area code (518), county seat of Schenectady County (Schenectady), 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 Alplaus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.