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New Scotland New York Map

Explore New Scotland, 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 New Scotland, New York

How to Use This New Scotland, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.62869
Longitude	-73.913459
Population	17,600
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12159, 12054
Area Code	518
County Seat	Albany

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About New Scotland, New York

New Scotland is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of 17,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². New Scotland is located at 42.6287°N, 73.9135°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12159, 12054.

New Scotland occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain where the Vloman Kill cuts a persistent, winding path through the local soil. It lies 5.2 miles south of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-southwest of Albany. This waterway defines the drainage of the region, carrying the weight of seasonal rains toward the larger basins that eventually shape the broader landscape. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Catskill Mountains provide a permanent, hazy boundary against the sky, grounding the horizon in shades of blue and gray. The landscape is punctuated by the presence of the Delmar Reservoir, which offers a stillness that complements the rhythmic flow of the nearby creeks. Within the immediate vicinity, the Whitbeck Memorial Grove preserves a small, dense pocket of local flora that reflects the enduring character of the land.

New Scotland emerged from a history rooted in the hard, productive labor of early agrarian settlement, a legacy that still informs the local identity. The economy transitioned over generations from these initial agricultural pursuits to a blend of service-oriented industries and professional residential development, mirroring the broader shifts of the upstate region. While the days of large-scale industry have largely faded, the area retains a focus on land management and small-scale enterprise that keeps the local economy grounded. Residents often look toward the nearby administrative centers for employment, maintaining a balance between the quietude of their surroundings and the demands of modern professional life. This industrial evolution has allowed New Scotland to maintain a sense of autonomy, favoring steady, measured growth over rapid commercial expansion.

New Scotland possesses a cultural character defined by a deliberate, patient pace and a deep appreciation for the changing colors of the seasons. The most notable landmark remains the nearby Horton Falls, where the water’s descent provides a sensory focal point for those who wander the wooded trails. Residents frequently gather for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing weather, fostering a sense of connection that remains private and understated. While the area is not known for hosting global celebrities, it has served as a quiet home for individuals who value the intellectual and physical space afforded by the rural upstate environment. The atmosphere of New Scotland is one of quiet consistency, where the rhythm of the day is dictated more by the light shifting through the trees than by the noise of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whitbeck Memorial Grove (Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 228° SW
New Scotland Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 270° W
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Land (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 055° NE
Town Of New Scotland Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 322° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 332° NW
Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 328° NW
Black Creek Marsh Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 328° NW
Town of Bethlehem Volunteer Fire-EMS Services Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 088° E
New York State Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 360° N
Guilderland Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 011° N
Bridge Pylons Mural (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 092° E
Pine Hollow Arboretum (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 084° E
New Rim (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 269° W
John Boyd Thacher State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 283° W
Slingerland House 1762 (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 187° S
Barber Property (Local Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 238° SW
Artforms Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 014° N
FunnyBone Comedy Club (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 037° NE
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 021° N
Campus Center West Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 049° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 057° NE
Albany Art Room (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 075° E
Little Gallery (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 077° E
Esther Massry Gallery (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 069° E
The Throop Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 077° E
Tulip Festival (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 076° E
New York State Executive Mansion Tour (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 081° E
New York State Capitol Tour (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 078° E
Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 082° E
International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 080° E

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