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Amsterdam New York Map

Explore Amsterdam, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Amsterdam, New York

How to Use This Amsterdam, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Amsterdam, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Amsterdam.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Amsterdam
State	New York (NY)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.938686
Longitude	-74.188186
Population	18,219
Density	1198.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	12010
Area Code	518
County Seat	Fonda
School District	Amsterdam City School District

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About Amsterdam, New York

Amsterdam is a locality in Montgomery County, New York, United States. It has a population of 18,219. The population density is 1198.0 people per km². Amsterdam is located at 42.9387°N, 74.1882°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Amsterdam is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 12010.

Amsterdam occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding flow of Bunn Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 6.9 miles west of Glenville, NY (from Glenville, NY: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.7 miles southwest of Galway. A mile away, the quiet depression of Mudge Hollow offers a subtle contrast to the higher ground that frames the horizon. To the north, the distant blue outlines of the Appalachian Mountains appear like a soft sketch against the pale sky of late afternoon. For those seeking a quiet expanse of water, Kellogg Reservoir provides a steady presence just three miles from the center. The air here carries a crisp, inland clarity, especially as the shadows grow long and the light turns a deep, contemplative gold.

Amsterdam grew from the industrious spirit of settlers who recognized the potential of the regional landscape for manufacturing and trade. The economy shifted through the decades, moving from early industrial ventures to a diverse modern landscape of commerce and local enterprise. Long hours of labor once powered the mills and factories that defined the daily rhythm for generations of families. Today, the work ethic remains a quiet, driving force, visible in the careful maintenance of storefronts and the steady pace of the local workforce. Even as industries have evolved, the people of Amsterdam maintain a connection to the practical, hard-won heritage of their predecessors.

Kirk Douglas Park serves as a central point of civic life, offering a space where the community gathers under the open canopy of the trees. Amsterdam holds a distinct place in the cultural imagination, largely due to the enduring legacy of Kirk Douglas, the legendary actor who was born and raised in this very region. His life and career remain a point of pride, echoing through the local pride in artistic achievement and resilience. Throughout the calendar, gatherings and public events draw neighbors together, punctuating the quiet routine with shared moments of celebration. The character of the people reflects a blend of traditional values and a forward-looking perspective, grounded by the steady, enduring geography that surrounds them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Polish American Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 262° W
City Of Amsterdam Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 306° NW
Mohawk Valley Railway Society (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 054° NE
Walter Elwood Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 063° NE
Rialto Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 268° W
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 208° SW
DreamRiver (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 238° SW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 217° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 032° NE
Port Jackson (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 265° W
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
Isabel'S Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Land (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 062° NE
Schoharie Aqueduct Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 271° W
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 271° W
Charleston State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 227° SW
Saratoga County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 067° NE
Adirondack Animal Land (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.2 mi, 348° N
Wilcox Lake Wild Forest (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 353° N
Wiggins Family Homestead Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 9.6 mi, 170° S
Johnstown Movieplex (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 302° NW
Fulton County Jail (historic) (Historic Castle / Fort) — 10.2 mi, 296° NW
Glove Theatre (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 315° NW
Glove Theatre Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 315° NW
Battleground (Registered Battlefield) — 11.2 mi, 299° NW
Charlton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 091° E
Peck Hill State Forest (State Wilderness) — 12.4 mi, 315° NW
Hyzer Creek Disc Golf Course (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 035° NE
Silver Lake Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 22.5 mi, 354° N

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