Clarksville New York Map

About Clarksville, New York

Clarksville is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Clarksville is located at 42.5759°N, 73.9640°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12041.

Clarksville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate hand of geology. It lies 9.3 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 197°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-west of New Scotland. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of weathering, descend into the broad valley of the Hudson River, their slopes a patchwork of mature forests and open fields. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and the faintest hint of distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, benevolent shadows across the terrain. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the summer afternoons, a persistent reminder of the wildness that still holds sway just beyond the scattered homes and farms. The history of Clarksville is one of pragmatic settlement and steady growth, tied to the fertile land and the proximity of the river. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural bounty, established farms that continue to be worked today, their fields a testament to generations of careful cultivation. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to its rural roots, with a scattering of small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding populace. A particular charm of Clarksville lies in its understated character, a place where the pace of life allows for a lingering appreciation of the changing seasons and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Clarksville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarksville, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Clarksville and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Clarksville includes the ZIP code (12041), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), 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 Clarksville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.