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Ballston Lake New York Map

Explore Ballston Lake, 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 Ballston Lake, New York

How to Use This Ballston Lake, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ballston Lake, 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 Ballston Lake.

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	Ballston Lake
State	New York (NY)
County	Saratoga County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.911743
Longitude	-73.868178
Population	6,800
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12019
Area Code	518
County Seat	Ballston Spa

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About Ballston Lake, New York

Ballston Lake is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Ballston Lake is located at 42.9117°N, 73.8682°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12019.

Ballston Lake reveals itself as a long, narrow ribbon of water carved into the landscape, anchoring a quiet corner of the inland terrain. It lies 3.2 miles east-northeast of East Glenville, NY (from East Glenville, NY: bearing 68°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-northeast of Schenectady. The surrounding topography consists of modest, forested elevations that catch the slanted light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the deciduous canopy. Residents often observe the stillness of the morning mist as it rises from the surface of Ballston Lake, blurring the boundary between the water and the sky. A short distance away, the modest flow of Cooley Kill winds through the undergrowth, providing a subtle, rhythmic accompaniment to the quietude of the woods. While the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains remain seventy-one miles removed, the local horizon feels comfortably contained within this intimate, sheltered basin.

Agriculture and milling historically defined the early development of this region, drawing settlers who sought to harness the power of the land and its resources. The economy has since shifted, moving away from its agrarian origins toward a blend of professional services and local enterprise that sustains the modern pace of the community. In the Town of Ballston Land, the preservation of open space remains a priority, ensuring that the legacy of land stewardship continues for those who live and work here. The industrial spirit of the past survives in the careful maintenance of infrastructure and the steady, unpretentious work ethic of its current inhabitants. Development remains measured, reflecting a desire to balance the needs of a growing population with the inherent limitations of the regional geography.

Cultural life in Ballston Lake centers on a deep appreciation for the changing seasons, which dictate the quiet ebb and flow of daily activities. The Town of Ballston Land offers a sanctuary for those who value the intersection of outdoor recreation and natural preservation, far removed from the frantic noise of larger urban centers. Residents gather for seasonal commemorations that emphasize community bonds, often hosted in spaces that honor the local heritage without leaning on grand artifice. While the area does not claim the birth of globally iconic figures, it remains a place where the focus rests on the lives of those who contribute to the enduring character of their own neighborhood. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the quality of light at dusk provides a constant, quiet beauty to the end of each day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Ballston Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 252° W
Saratoga Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 274° W
Town Of Clifton Park Land (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 122° SE
Ballston Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 284° W
Saratoga PLAN Land (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 141° SE
Family Cemetery (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 187° S
Country Club (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 195° S
Saratoga County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 120° SE
Pexford House (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 195° S
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 190° S
Ushers Road State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 086° E
Round Lake Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 065° NE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 191° S
Charlton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 289° W
New York State Energy Research and Development Au* (State Resource Management Area) — 6.1 mi, 050° NE
National Bottle Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 009° N
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 209° SW
Chester Arthur (Public Artwork) — 7.2 mi, 206° SW
Mandeville Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 206° SW
Lock 7 Dam (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 170° S
Mohawk River State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 176° S
Saratoga Spa State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 015° N
Burr Bridge Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 213° SW
Suits-Bueche Planetarium (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 206° SW
Schenectady History Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 212° SW
Museum of Prints and Printmaking (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 208° SW
The Capital Region Entertainment Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 209° SW
Hamilton Hill Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 206° SW
Historic Erie Canal Lock 19 (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 165° S
Via Aquarium (Aquarium) — 9.3 mi, 220° SW

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