Granville New York Map

About Granville, New York

Granville is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,542. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Granville is located at 43.4079°N, 73.2596°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12832.

Granville rests against a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling hills cradle fertile valleys. It lies 17.9 miles east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 83°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north of Porter. The air here, especially in late afternoon, often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a testament to the abundant forests that fringe the fields. Maple and oak trees, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of green in summer and a fiery display in autumn, line the country roads, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from a brilliant, cloud-dusted blue to the bruised purples of an approaching storm with remarkable speed. The land itself feels alive, breathing with the gentle rise and fall of the terrain, hinting at the subterranean secrets held within its rocky bones. This is a place where a quiet industriousness has long defined the character of Granville. For generations, the abundant slate deposits have fueled a distinctive local economy, with quarries still dotting the landscape, their sheer faces a stark reminder of the earth’s bounty. The rich soil, once cleared by early settlers, has supported a strong agricultural heritage, with dairy farms and hayfields contributing to the pastoral scenes that define the surrounding countryside. The Batten Kill river, a ribbon of clear, cool water, winds its way through the region, once a vital artery for transporting goods and now a cherished spot for quiet contemplation and the pursuit of trout. Granville carries the quiet dignity of a community shaped by hard work and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Granville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.40785, -73.259553. 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 Granville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Granville includes the ZIP code (12832), telephone area code (845), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), and school district assignment (Granville Central 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 Granville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.