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North Greenbush New York Map

Explore North Greenbush, 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 North Greenbush, New York

How to Use This North Greenbush, New York Map

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

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	North Greenbush
State	New York (NY)
County	Rensselaer County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.671855
Longitude	-73.677166
Population	10,600
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12198, 12144
Area Code	518
County Seat	Troy

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About North Greenbush, New York

North Greenbush is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of 10,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². North Greenbush is located at 42.6719°N, 73.6772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12198, 12144.

North Greenbush occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain where the horizon is often defined by the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 4.0 miles south of Troy, NY (from Troy, NY: bearing 169°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-northeast of Albany. The landscape is defined by its gentle elevation changes and the persistent presence of Mill Creek, which cuts a narrow path through the local topography. Residents enjoy the proximity to the serene waters of Snyders Lake, a place where the light at dusk settles in long, amber ribbons across the surface. Expansive tracts of greenery are preserved within the North Greenbush Town Lands, providing a necessary breath of open space amidst the surrounding development. Further afield, the landscape shifts toward the rugged terrain of the Capital District Forest and Game Refuge, where the air grows cooler and the canopy thickens.

North Greenbush traces its developmental roots to the agricultural heritage of the Hudson Valley, transitioning over time from simple farmsteads into a suburban landscape. The local economy thrives on a diverse foundation, balancing small-scale commercial enterprise with the professional opportunities afforded by its position near regional educational and medical hubs. Industry in North Greenbush has evolved alongside the needs of the modern workforce, moving away from the heavy manufacturing of the past toward technology-driven services and administrative support. The daily rhythm here is marked by the steady movement of commuters navigating the roads that link the residential neighborhoods to the broader economic flow of the region. Even as the pace of life quickens, the underlying structure of the economy remains tied to the stability of the land and the endurance of its local business corridors.

Cultural life in North Greenbush is characterized by a deliberate, neighborly focus that emphasizes communal gatherings and the preservation of local identity. Notable landmarks include the historic structures that dot the landscape, serving as quiet reminders of the families who first worked this soil. The proximity to Buttermilk Falls offers a natural destination for those seeking a moment of stillness, while the presence of Westerlo Island provides a geographic reference point for the region’s complex drainage patterns. Civic life is punctuated by seasonal events that bring residents together, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in more dense urban environments. While North Greenbush may not be the primary residence of global icons, the character of the people is shaped by a long history of industrious, understated contribution to the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Greenbush Town Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 070° E
Defreest House (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 288° W
Town of North Greenbush Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 001° N
Waterfalls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 303° NW
Rensselaer Land Trust Land (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 014° N
City of Troy Land (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 351° N
Burden Iron Works (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 342° N
Contemporary Artists Center at Woodside (Arts Centre) — 2.4 mi, 342° N
Smart's Pond Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 358° N
Police K-9 Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 298° NW
Ward 5 (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 014° N
Open Space Institute Land (Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 322° NW
Kiggins Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 014° N
Dietel Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 015° N
Alice Dodge Wallace '38 Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 014° N
Alumnae Chapel (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 014° N
Saint Brigid's Bell (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 325° NW
Taras Shevchenko (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 344° N
Nipper the RCA Dog (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 261° W
John Van Buren Grave (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 314° NW
Philip Schuyler Grave (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 308° NW
William Learned Marcy Grave (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 314° NW
Champlain Canal (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 344° N
Prism Glassworks (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 349° N
Rensselaer Riverfront Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 238° SW
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 354° N
Mud Lake (Private Recreation) — 4.8 mi, 136° SE
Peebles Island State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 357° N
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 25.5 mi, 075° E · 412k acres

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