Medusa New York Map

About Medusa, New York

Medusa is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Medusa is located at 42.4367°N, 74.1301°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12120.

Medusa unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, where the Catskill Creek winds its way through a patchwork of fields and mature woodlands. It lies 21.6 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-west of Westerlo. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, and the light softens, casting long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain. Farmhouses, some weathered to a gentle grey, others still bearing the bright hues of recent paint, punctuate the green expanse, their silos reaching like sentinels towards the wide, often cloud-streaked sky. The quiet hum of cicadas in the summer, or the distant lowing of cattle, are the dominant sounds, underscoring a profound sense of peace that settles over Medusa. The character of Medusa is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy evident in the enduring farms that still shape its economy and appearance. For generations, the rich soil has yielded crops and sustained livestock, fostering a resilient community connected to the land. The creek itself, once a vital artery for mills and early industry, now primarily offers a serene backdrop for fishing and quiet contemplation, its banks often fringed with the vibrant green of ferns. Though much of its original industrial vigor has faded, Medusa retains a distinct charm, a place where the pace of life feels dictated by the seasons rather than the clock, and where the simple beauty of the natural world remains the undisputed focal point.

About This Medusa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Medusa, 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 Medusa and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Medusa includes the ZIP code (12120), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment. 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 Medusa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.