Explore Glenville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glenville, 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 Glenville.
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 | Glenville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.065652 |
| Longitude | -73.84069 |
| Population | 29,400 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 10591, 12302 |
| Area Code | 914, 845, 518 |
| County Seat | Schenectady |
Glenville occupies a terrain defined by the quiet persistence of inland geography where the horizon remains wide and undisturbed by coastal influence. It lies 6.7 miles west-northwest of East Glenville, NY (from East Glenville, NY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of Schenectady. Crabb Kill winds its way through the landscape just one mile away, carving a path that sustains the local greenery through the changing seasons. Two miles from the center, the deep cleft of Wolf Hollow offers a rugged contrast to the surrounding fields and forests. Those seeking the stillness of open space often find solace at Town Of Glenville Land, a preserve located three miles from the main thoroughfares. Taylor Pond rests at a similar distance, its surface reflecting the shifting light of a sky that feels vast and unencumbered in this interior stretch of the state.
Glenville grew from early agricultural roots into a locale that balances residential life with the steady pulse of regional commerce. The economy reflects a diverse heritage where traditional industries have gradually made room for modern enterprise and technical services. As the decades passed, the reliance on local soil shifted toward a broader range of occupations, though the land itself remains a central feature of the municipal identity. Residents often observe how the rhythm of the workweek harmonizes with the distinct, seasonal transitions of the upstate climate. This progression from a rural outpost to a more integrated economic contributor has shaped the way the inhabitants perceive their own development. The labor of past generations persists in the sturdy foundations of older structures that anchor the local economy to its origins.
Glenville maintains a cultural character defined by a deliberate, measured pace that favors community connection over the frenetic energy of larger metropolitan centers. The atmosphere remains grounded, with local events often centering on the shared appreciation of the natural environment and seasonal gatherings. While the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains may appear on the horizon, the daily experience is defined by the immediate familiarity of the nearby hollows and woodlands. The town has been home to individuals such as the influential actor and writer William Frawley, whose presence left a mark on the broader American cultural consciousness. Landmarks throughout the area serve as quiet markers of a history that values persistence and local identity. Life here proceeds with a clarity that seems to sharpen during the golden hours of late afternoon, when the landscape settles into a profound and reflective calm.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenville, New York. Coordinates: 41.065652, -73.84069. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Glenville includes the ZIP code (10591, 12302), telephone area code (914, 845, 518), county seat of Schenectady County (Schenectady), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |