Lake George New York Map

About Lake George, New York

Lake George is a locality in Warren County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 944. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Lake George is located at 43.4262°N, 73.7123°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12845.

Lake George unfolds as a deep blue jewel, cradled by the rugged shoulders of the Adirondack Mountains. It lies 6.0 miles north-west of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 304°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Glens Falls. The water, clear and cool, reflects the stoic pines that cling to its steep, granite shores, their dark green an unwavering presence against the shifting sky. In the hush of dawn, a pearlescent mist often hangs low over the lake, softening the sharp edges of the surrounding peaks and lending an ethereal quality to the landscape, as if the world itself is still waking. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of smooth, water-worn stones and patches of hardy, low-lying vegetation, a testament to the relentless work of wind and wave. This is a place where history flows as surely as the water, from the echoes of Indigenous peoples who first navigated these waters, to the strategic importance it held during colonial conflicts. The local economy, once heavily reliant on logging and quarrying, now finds its pulse in the steady thrum of tourism, drawing visitors eager to experience the lake's pristine beauty and recreational offerings. Along the bays and inlets, charming villages have sprung up, their weathered clapboard buildings and independent shops speaking of a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to bind the present to the enduring spirit of Lake George.

About This Lake George Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake George, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lake George and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Lake George includes the ZIP code (12845), telephone area code (845), county seat of Warren County (Queensbury), and school district assignment (Lake George 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 Lake George is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.