Delanson New York Map

About Delanson, New York

Delanson is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 263. The population density is 227.4 people per km². Delanson is located at 42.7454°N, 74.1882°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12053.

Delanson lies spread across a gentle rise, its fields unfurling like rumpled linen under the wide, shifting skies of upstate New York. It lies 11.4 miles west-south-west of Rotterdam, NY (from Rotterdam, NY: bearing 255°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-south-west of Duanesburg. The land here is a quiet patchwork of cultivated earth and woodlands, where the air, particularly in the long, luminous evenings of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay and distant pine. A network of small streams, their waters cool and clear, meanders through the terrain, feeding the occasional pond and glinting like scattered silver threads as they catch the sun. The character of Delanson is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons are observed with a deep, unhurried appreciation. The history of Delanson is intertwined with the railroads that once thundered through, a vital artery for the agricultural and lumber industries that defined its early economy. Though the grand age of steam has long since passed, echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, functional architecture of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, the local economy is a more varied affair, supporting a blend of small businesses, agricultural ventures, and residents who commute to larger centers, their lives a testament to the adaptable nature of a community rooted in the land. The quiet charm of Delanson lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the subtle beauty of its enduring landscape and the steady hum of everyday life.

About This Delanson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Delanson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.745353, -74.188183. 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 Delanson and Schenectady County.

Detailed location data for Delanson includes the ZIP code (12053), telephone area code (518), county seat of Schenectady County (Schenectady), and school district assignment (Duanesburg 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 Delanson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.