Chestertown New York Map

About Chestertown, New York

Chestertown is a locality in Warren County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 499. The population density is 53.2 people per km². Chestertown is located at 43.6526°N, 73.8010°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12817.

Chestertown rests in the embrace of the Adirondack Mountains, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of ice and water. It lies 21.2 miles north-north-west of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-north-east of Johnsburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the vibrant hues of deciduous forests, give way to the clear, cool waters of Schroon Lake, its surface often mirroring the crisp blue of the sky or the bruised purples of an approaching storm. The air here carries the clean scent of evergreens and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Streams, born from higher ground, carve gentle paths through the terrain, their murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The character of Chestertown is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and the enduring spirit of its people is as solid and unyielding as the granite beneath their feet. The history of Chestertown is a story interwoven with the logging and tourism that have shaped its fortunes. Once a bustling hub for timber operations, the abundant forests provided the raw material for industry, their fallen giants floated down the Hudson River. Later, the allure of the Adirondacks drew summer visitors seeking respite and recreation, transforming the area into a favored destination. This legacy is still palpable; the echo of axes can almost be heard in the rustle of leaves, and the quiet hum of boats on Schroon Lake speaks to its continued appeal as a place of escape. The local economy, while diversified, still draws strength from the natural bounty, with small businesses catering to both residents and the seasonal influx. There's a distinct charm to Chestertown, a sense of connection to a past that is not forgotten but lives on in the very texture of the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Chestertown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chestertown, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.652566, -73.80096. 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 Chestertown and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Chestertown includes the ZIP code (12817), telephone area code (845), county seat of Warren County (Queensbury), and school district assignment (North Warren 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 Chestertown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.