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McKownville New York Map

Explore McKownville, 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 McKownville, New York

How to Use This McKownville, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.683967
Longitude	-73.847623
Population	7,200
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12203
Area Code	518
County Seat	Albany

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About McKownville, New York

McKownville is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². McKownville is located at 42.6840°N, 73.8476°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12203.

McKownville maintains a steady, grounded presence within the inland landscape of New York, defined by its proximity to the quiet transit of Krum Kill. It lies 2.2 miles west-southwest of Roessleville, NY (from Roessleville, NY: bearing 250°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-northwest of Albany. The local terrain is characterized by modest elevations that offer a clear perspective of the surrounding woods and suburban outskirts. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the Catskill Mountains rise like a serrated edge against the pale afternoon sky. The immediate environment is preserved through the stewardship of the Guilderland Town of Land, which keeps the natural character of the area intact. Nearby, the stillness of Rensselaer Lake provides a reflective surface that captures the shifting hues of the changing seasons.

McKownville emerged through the slow accumulation of residential development and the expansion of regional commerce that defines this part of the state. The local economy thrives on its position as a functional hub, bridging the gap between academic institutions and the wider professional landscape. Industry here is less about production and more about the steady movement of ideas and services that sustain the surrounding region. Employment patterns mirror the broader shifts in the upstate economy, favoring research, education, and administrative roles. While Westerlo Island sits a few miles away as a quiet geological feature, the daily rhythm of the workforce remains tethered to the infrastructure connecting these various points of interest.

McKownville possesses a character defined by the intersection of academic inquiry and the quietude of a suburban residential life. The local atmosphere is often punctuated by the sound of water flowing over the rocks at Horton Falls, a nearby landmark that draws those seeking a momentary reprieve from the day. Cultural life is shaped by the proximity to university life, fostering an environment that values intellectual discourse and community engagement. Famous individuals associated with the region often reflect this scholarly heritage, having contributed significantly to the fields of literature and science. Daily life moves with a deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasonal transition of leaves and the persistent, low-humming energy of a neighborhood that balances progress with a respect for its established roots.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilderland Town of Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 073° E
Guilderland Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 264° W
FunnyBone Comedy Club (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 332° NW
Town Of Bethlehem Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 166° S
North Bethlehem Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 167° S
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 326° NW
Campus Center West Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 085° E
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 102° E
Unity 1970 (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 100° E
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Land (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 317° NW
Artforms Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 293° NW
First Steam Train (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 113° SE
Esther Massry Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 115° SE
Ann Lee Pond Nature And Historic Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 027° NE
Pine Hollow Arboretum (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 186° S
Chyna's World (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 098° E
Albany Art Room (Arts Centre) — 3.6 mi, 126° SE
Little Gallery (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 125° SE
The Throop Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 122° SE
Tulip Festival (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 117° SE
New York State Lands (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 322° NW
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 024° NE
Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 253° W
Underground Railroad Education Center (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 108° E
State Education Building Tours (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 115° SE
Albany Barn (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 110° E
New York State Capitol Tour (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 116° SE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 6.2 mi, 016° N
John Boyd Thacher State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 249° W
Champlain Canal (State Recreation Area) — 8.1 mi, 070° E

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