Duanesburg New York Map

About Duanesburg, New York

Duanesburg is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,400. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Duanesburg is located at 42.7620°N, 74.1337°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12056.

Duanesburg unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of forests and farms, meet the sky in a soft, hazy embrace. It lies 8.4 miles west-south-west of Rotterdam, NY (from Rotterdam, NY: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-south-west of Scotia. The air here, particularly in the late afternoons of summer, carries the faint, sweet perfume of cut hay and the distant hum of unseen insects, a subtle soundtrack to the quietude. Creeks, like the Schoharie and its tributaries, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the shifting moods of the heavens, sometimes a clear, sharp blue, other times a brooding grey. The land itself, a rich loam, lends a certain generosity to the fields, coaxing forth robust crops that speak of generations of patient tending. The history of Duanesburg is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit that still defines its character. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil, its economy has long been tethered to the land, from early grain farming to the more diverse agricultural enterprises of today. The remnants of old stone walls, weathered by countless seasons, weave through the pastures, silent witnesses to the hard work and resilience of those who first shaped this place. While the pace of life in Duanesburg remains resolutely unhurried, a quiet pride persists in its rural heritage, a sense of continuity that resonates in the sturdy farmhouses and the enduring community spirit.

About This Duanesburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Duanesburg, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.76202, -74.133738. 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 Duanesburg and Schenectady County.

Detailed location data for Duanesburg includes the ZIP code (12056), 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 Duanesburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.