Fort Johnson New York Map

About Fort Johnson, New York

Fort Johnson is a locality in Montgomery County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 364. The population density is 207.3 people per km². Fort Johnson is located at 42.9584°N, 74.2329°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12010.

Fort Johnson lies where the land begins to breathe more freely, a place where the Mohawk River’s broad, unhurried passage shapes the horizon. It lies 9.4 miles west-north-west of Glenville, NY (from Glenville, NY: bearing 282°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-north-west of Amsterdam. Here, the terrain rolls with a gentle, persistent grace, a tapestry of fields and woodlands that whisper of seasons turning. The air carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, especially after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun, low and golden, casts long, dancing shadows across the meadows, painting the scene with a quiet luminescence. The character of Fort Johnson is one of patient endurance, a landscape that has weathered storms and droughts, yet continues to offer its bounty with quiet resilience. The history of Fort Johnson is deeply intertwined with the early days of settlement and commerce along the vital Mohawk River corridor. This area was once a strategic point, a crossroads for trade and travel, and the echoes of that past still resonate in the quiet lanes and fields. The local economy, while perhaps more diversified now, has always drawn strength from the land, with agriculture forming a bedrock that has sustained generations. Small businesses, often family-run, contribute to the unique character of Fort Johnson, their presence adding a personal touch to the rhythm of daily life. The river itself remains a constant, a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Fort Johnson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Johnson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.958408, -74.232909. 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 Fort Johnson and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Fort Johnson includes the ZIP code (12070), telephone area code (518), county seat of Montgomery County (Fonda), and school district assignment (Amsterdam City 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 Fort Johnson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.