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Gates New York Map

Explore Gates, 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 Gates, New York

How to Use This Gates, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.156379
Longitude	-77.692359
Population	4,956
Density	966.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12871, 14624
Area Code	845, 585
County Seat	Ballston Spa
School District	Gates-Chili Central School District

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About Gates, New York

Gates is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,956. The population density is 966.9 people per km². Gates is located at 43.1564°N, 77.6924°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12871, 14624.

Gates remains an anchor of the regional landscape, defined by its flat, productive terrain that stretches toward the horizon. It lies 7.4 miles east of Saratoga Springs, NY (from Saratoga Springs, NY: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.1 miles southeast of Wilton. The ground here holds a quiet weight, marked by the steady movement of Fish Creek as it winds through the quiet lowlands. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the distant silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains reminds observers of the vast, varied scale of the state’s interior geography. Travelers might find the terrain near Saratoga County Lands offers a reprieve from the built environment, providing a sliver of wilderness only a few miles from the center of activity. The light at dusk settles over the fields in a pale, amber glow, softening the edges of the horizon until the evening air turns cool and sharp.

Gates emerged from a tradition of agricultural diligence, slowly transforming as the needs of the regional economy shifted toward modern commerce and industry. The land, once defined by the labor of the plow, now supports a diverse array of businesses that keep the local economy in constant, productive motion. This evolution mirrors the broader history of the region, where the steady transition from farmstead to suburban infrastructure has shaped the way the community functions today. Every morning, the rhythm of commerce picks up as professionals and laborers alike contribute to the ongoing development of the area’s commercial corridors. There is a perceptible focus on utility and growth here, a legacy of a people who have always understood the value of a well-tended plot of earth.

Gates maintains a distinct character, balancing the rapid pace of its retail centers with the quietude of its residential streets. Locals often gather near the landmarks that define their daily commute, finding a sense of belonging in the familiar intersections and public spaces that dot the map. While the Great Ravine sits at a distance, its presence serves as a silent marker of the deeper, older geology that underpins the region. Cultural life here is understated, favoring the camaraderie of neighborhood events over the clamor of larger metropolitan hubs. The spirit of the place is best observed in the way residents navigate their routines, moving with a purposeful ease that respects both the history of the soil and the demands of the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 352° N
Town Of Gates Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 352° N
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 066° NE
Paley Studios (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 081° E
Greece Dry Dock (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 340° N
Susan B. Anthony House (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 094° E
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 165° S
Bread & Water Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 094° E
Village Idiots Improv Comedy (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 094° E
New York State Lands (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 132° SE
Seat of Forgetting and Remembering (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 064° NE
Morrie Silver (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 088° E
Martin Brewer Anderson Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 121° SE
ESL Ballpark Walk of Fame (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 087° E
Hartnett Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 121° SE
Meridian Marker (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 122° SE
High Falls Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 085° E
UUU Art Collective (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 088° E
Pont de Rennes (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 084° E
Henry Lomb Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 078° E
Brookdale Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 178° S
Rochester Auto Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 089° E
Harro East Ballroom (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 086° E
Tortoise (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 046° NE
Braddock Bay State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 002° N
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.9 mi, 268° W · 22k acres

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