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Clifton Park New York Map

Explore Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park, New York

How to Use This Clifton Park, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park.

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

Latitude	42.865632
Longitude	-73.770954
Population	36,700
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12065
Area Code	518
County Seat	Ballston Spa

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About Clifton Park, New York

Clifton Park is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of 36,700. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Clifton Park is located at 42.8656°N, 73.7710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12065.

Clifton Park occupies a quiet expanse of land characterized by level plains and moderate elevations that suggest a steady, earthbound permanence. It lies 3.8 miles northwest of Halfmoon, NY (from Halfmoon, NY: bearing 314°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-northeast of Schenectady. The environment remains distinctly inland, keeping a distance of seventy-seven miles from any coast while finding local character in the modest flow of McDonald Creek. Residents often look toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which form a jagged, purple silhouette against the sky on the clearest of afternoons. Those seeking the tranquility of water find their way to the Colonie Reservoir, while the thunderous descent of Cohoes Falls provides a dramatic contrast to the otherwise placid surroundings. Within the borders of Clifton Park, the Town of Halfmoon Land provides a necessary stretch of open space where the air holds a crisp, dry quality during the changing seasons.

Clifton Park evolved from early agrarian roots into a modern center of commerce that balances suburban growth with a lingering appreciation for its agricultural heritage. The local economy thrives on a diverse mix of retail, professional services, and small-scale industry that sustains the daily needs of its inhabitants. Long ago, the land was defined by the labor of farmers who worked the soil, yet today the landscape supports a more varied workforce commuting to nearby hubs of technology and education. This shift has transformed the character of the region, replacing old field boundaries with modern infrastructure while maintaining a sense of orderly progress. Clifton Park continues to manage this transition by focusing on sustainable development that respects the historical patterns of the terrain. The rhythm of commerce here is steady, lacking the frantic pulse of larger metropolitan districts but offering a reliable stability to those who settle here.

Clifton Park fosters a cultural identity that prizes neighborly connection and the quiet enjoyment of local traditions. Community life often centers around seasonal gatherings and school events that bring families together, creating a social fabric defined by familiarity rather than anonymity. While the region is not defined by singular, towering monuments, the presence of Pleasant Valley nearby offers a sense of geographic depth that locals recognize as part of their broader, shared environment. Notable individuals such as the professional athlete Jeff Hoffman have walked these streets, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world of sport. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring the soft light of dusk over the neon glare of city centers, inviting a slower pace of life. Clifton Park maintains its distinct personality by honoring the simple, everyday interactions that define the character of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Halfmoon Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 086° E
Town Of Clifton Park Land (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 309° NW
Halfmoon Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 150° SE
Saratoga County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 302° NW
Ushers Road State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 359° N
Saratoga PLAN Land (Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 295° NW
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 152° SE
Crescent Aqueduct (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 146° SE
Loudon Ferry Marker (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 149° SE
Old Champlain Canal Lock 8 (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 086° E
Mohawk River view (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 165° S
Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 061° NE
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Plant (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 080° E
Lock 6 State Canal Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 144° SE
Round Lake Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 347° N
Family Cemetery (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 270° W
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 257° W
Mohawk River State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 220° SW
Saratoga Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 300° NW
Water Turbine (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 151° SE
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 147° SE
Cohoes Music Hall (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 151° SE
Albany International Airport Gallery (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 193° S
Mandeville Gallery (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 247° SW
Uncle Sam's Grave (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 144° SE
Suits-Bueche Planetarium (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 246° SW
Museum of Prints and Printmaking (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 247° SW
The Capital Region Entertainment Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 247° SW
Hamilton Hill Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.5 mi, 244° SW
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 27.8 mi, 066° NE · 412k acres

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