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Harrietstown New York Map

Explore Harrietstown, 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 Harrietstown, New York

How to Use This Harrietstown, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	44.396997
Longitude	-74.158488
Population	5,200
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12983
Area Code	845
County Seat	Malone

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About Harrietstown, New York

Harrietstown is a locality in Franklin County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Harrietstown is located at 44.3970°N, 74.1585°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12983.

Harrietstown occupies a landscape where the sharp, cooling influence of the north dictates the rhythm of the seasons and the character of the soil. It lies 14.6 miles northwest of North Elba, NY (from North Elba, NY: bearing 317°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-northwest of Saranac Lake. The terrain here is defined by a subtle, maritime-adjacent atmosphere, as the proximity to the coast allows a damp, salt-tinged breeze to drift five miles inland and settle over the fields. Gentle rises of earth give way to the steady, rhythmic flow of Twobridge Brook, which cuts a quiet path through the local woods only a mile from the center. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains creates a jagged, violet horizon that catches the fading light during the long, quiet evenings. Residents often find solace in the nearby expanse of Glenview Preserve, where the natural stillness remains undisturbed by the encroaching pace of the modern world.

Harrietstown emerged from a history of rugged self-reliance, where early settlers learned to harness the local resources to endure the long, heavy winters. The local economy has traditionally favored industries that work in tandem with the landscape, shifting from early timber efforts to a contemporary focus on small-scale commerce and regional services. Life here is measured by the steady, predictable output of these trades, which sustain the population without the frantic acceleration seen in more urbanized corridors. A short distance away, the waters of Lake Colby serve as a focal point for the community, reflecting the gray, overcast skies that often dominate the local climate. Commerce in Harrietstown thrives on a foundation of endurance, favoring the quiet utility of craftsmanship and local exchange over the volatility of distant markets.

Cultural life in Harrietstown reflects a modest, unpretentious spirit that values the preservation of community history and the slow passage of time. The local identity is often expressed through seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together, grounding the population in a shared experience of the land. Landmarks like the nearby McKenzie Pond Trail draw those who prefer the solitude of a quiet hike, while the open water of Ampersand Bay remains a destination for those seeking the expansive, cooling influence of the coastal air. Birch Island sits as a solitary, forested landmark in the distance, visible from the shore like a fragment of untamed wilderness. Famous figures such as the writer Robert Louis Stevenson once found respite in this general region, drawn by the restorative quality of the air and the quietude of the surrounding woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glenview Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 177° S
Saranac Lakes Wild Forest (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 129° SE
Debar Mountain Wild Forest (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 035° NE
Saranac Lakes (State Resource Management Area) — 3.3 mi, 237° SW
Lake Colby Environmental Educational Camp (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 171° S
Mckenzie Mountain Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 3.6 mi, 130° SE
Town Of Harrietstown Land (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 169° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.6 mi, 168° S
NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 165° S
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 165° S
Dewey Mountain Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 5.4 mi, 174° S
Mckenzie Pond Bouldering Access (appx) (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 154° SE
Six Nations Indian Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 021° N
Buck Pond Campground (State Recreation Area) — 7.3 mi, 016° N
High Peaks Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 7.6 mi, 190° S
Kate Smith Memorial (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 132° SE
World War Memorial (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 132° SE
Lake Placid Olympic Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 132° SE
Lake Placid Hall of Fame (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 132° SE
Historic Marker for Timbuctoo (Monument) — 12.6 mi, 136° SE
Big Wooden Bear (8') (Public Artwork) — 13.2 mi, 100° E
Skyride (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 135° SE
Porridge Potholes (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 103° E
Master Pothole (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 103° E
Plane Crash Site (Historic Ruins) — 14.5 mi, 160° S
Wanika Falls (Viewpoint) — 14.6 mi, 160° S
Bert Williams Farm (Historic Ruins) — 19.5 mi, 096° E
Adirondack history center museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 114° SE
North Star Underground Railroad Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 075° E

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