Gansevoort New York Map

About Gansevoort, New York

Gansevoort is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Gansevoort is located at 43.1962°N, 73.6518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12831.

Gansevoort lies where the rolling hills of upstate New York begin to flatten into the broad expanse of the Great Sacandaga Lake watershed. It lies 7.3 miles north of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 355°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Glens Falls. The land here is a generous patchwork of mature hardwoods, their leaves catching the afternoon sun in shifting patterns of emerald and gold, interspersed with fields that hold the lingering scent of cut hay. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the air on warmer days, a constant, low thrum that seems to emanate from the very soil, while the paved roads, worn smooth by decades of passage, curve gently through the landscape, leading past weathered farmhouses and stands of pine. The air itself often carries a subtle coolness, even in summer, a testament to the proximity of the Adirondack foothills. The economic lifeblood of Gansevoort has long been tied to the land and its resources, with a history rooted in agriculture and the timber trade that once fueled the burgeoning industries of the region. While farming remains a visible part of the landscape, with silos standing like sentinels against the horizon, the character of Gansevoort has also been shaped by its proximity to the recreational allure of the nearby lakes and the Saratoga Race Course. This influx of seasonal visitors has lent a particular rhythm to the year, a shift from the quiet introspection of winter to the bustling energy of summer, and the subtle, almost imperceptible, shift of light across the fields at dusk hints at generations of lives lived and stories held within this particular stretch of New York.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gansevoort, 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 Gansevoort and Saratoga County.

Detailed location data for Gansevoort includes the ZIP code (12831), telephone area code (845), county seat of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa), 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 Gansevoort is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.