Gilboa New York Map

About Gilboa, New York

Gilboa is a locality in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Gilboa is located at 42.3973°N, 74.4460°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12076.

Gilboa unfolds across a landscape shaped by the ancient forces of erosion and the persistent flow of water. It lies 34.5 miles south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 232°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Roxbury. The Schoharie Creek, a vital artery, winds its way through the valley floor, its banks often fringed with willows that weep green tendrils toward the cool, dark water. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forest and open fields, rise steeply on either side, their slopes a testament to the geological history of the region. In the early morning, a fine mist often clings to the lower elevations, softening the edges of the world and lending a hushed reverence to the awakening day. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a scent that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The economic life of Gilboa has long been tied to the land, its fertile soil yielding crops and its pastures supporting livestock. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of this community, a way of life passed down through families. The remnants of older industries, like quarrying, can still be glimpsed in the weathered stone walls and foundations that dot the countryside, hinting at a past where men worked the earth with pickaxe and shovel. While the pace of life has undoubtedly quickened since those days, a certain quiet resilience persists, a feeling that the people of Gilboa are as sturdy and enduring as the hills that surround them. The annual county fair remains a touchstone, a vibrant gathering where the bounty of the harvest is celebrated and the bonds of community are reaffirmed.

About This Gilboa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gilboa, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.397303, -74.44598. 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 Gilboa and Schoharie County.

Detailed location data for Gilboa includes the ZIP code (12076), telephone area code (518), county seat of Schoharie County (Schoharie), 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 Gilboa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.