Altamont New York Map

About Altamont, New York

Altamont is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,855. The population density is 538.9 people per km². Altamont is located at 42.7006°N, 74.0337°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12009.

Altamont, a quiet hamlet in Albany County, exhales a character of settled, rolling hills and broad, open skies that seem to hold a gentle, patient light. It lies 6.2 miles west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-west of Schenectady. The land here is a study in subtle contours, where fields of green and gold stretch towards horizons softened by the distant Adirondack foothills, and woodlands, a mix of deciduous trees and stoic pines, whisper secrets on the breeze. A palpable sense of stillness pervades Altamont, broken only by the murmur of wind through the tall grasses or the distant lowing of cattle, creating an atmosphere where time itself seems to meander rather than march. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and the sweet perfume of wild clover blooming in the verges. The history of Altamont is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the quiet ingenuity of its people. Once a vital stop along early travel routes, its economy has long been anchored in the productivity of its farms, where generations have coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil. The landscape still bears the marks of this heritage, with weathered barns standing sentinel over fields that have fed families for centuries, and the occasional, almost shy, roadside stand offering the bounty of the season. While modern life has introduced its own currents, a deep-seated connection to the land and a neighborly interdependence remain the bedrock of Altamont's distinctive character.

About This Altamont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altamont, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.700632, -74.033738. 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 Altamont and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Altamont includes the ZIP code (12009), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment (Guilderland Central School District). 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 Altamont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.