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Northumberland New York Map

Explore Northumberland, 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 Northumberland, New York

How to Use This Northumberland, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.127297
Longitude	-73.588171
Population	5,200
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12871, 12831
Area Code	845
County Seat	Ballston Spa

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About Northumberland, New York

Northumberland is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Northumberland is located at 43.1273°N, 73.5882°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12871, 12831.

Northumberland rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, northward push of the Hudson River. It lies 3.5 miles northeast of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 46°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-southeast of Wilton. The earth here is firm and inland, characterized by expansive fields that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Adirondack Mountains on the horizon. A quiet stillness settles over the terrain, broken only by the movement of water and the shift of shadows across the open meadows. Visitors seeking the solace of nature often find their way to the Champlain Canal, which serves as a vital artery for the region’s natural beauty. The air carries a crisp, terrestrial weight, far removed from the brine or motion of any coastline.

Northumberland traces its roots to a time when the river served as the primary engine for early industry and regional connection. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian and water-powered origins to a modern balance of commerce and residential stability. Mills and small-scale manufacturing once utilized the flow of the Hudson River to process timber and grain, shaping the town’s foundational character. Today, the economy reflects a blend of local enterprise and the steady, enduring pace of a community that values its working history. Residents maintain a practical focus on land management and small business, ensuring that the legacy of earlier generations remains visible in the current day-to-day operations.

Northumberland sustains a cultural character defined by a modest, deliberate rhythm of life that favors long-standing connections. The Champlain Canal continues to act as a significant landmark, offering a physical link to the ingenuity of the past. Those interested in local heritage may explore the Fraser Burial Site Trail, which invites a quiet contemplation of the individuals who walked these paths long before modern mapping. While the region remains modest in its public profile, it maintains a dignity born of steady, consistent growth and a respect for the surrounding wilderness. Life here proceeds without fanfare, guided by the changing light that colors the trees and fields as the seasons turn.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Champlain Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.0 mi, 320° NW
Eagle Point (Viewpoint) — 0.4 mi, 163° S
Denton Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 356° N
Mohawk Maiden Cruises (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 154° SE
Village Of Schuylerville Land (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 162° S
The Laffer Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 170° S
Old Champlain Lock 13 (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 010° N
Saratoga Sword Surrender Site (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 176° S
Saratoga PLAN Land (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 272° W
Victory Mills (State Resource Management Area) — 3.1 mi, 190° S
Saratoga County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 296° NW
County Forest (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 296° NW
Saratoga Sand Plains Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 305° NW
Dunbarton Flax Spinning Company (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 123° SE
Saratoga Sand Plains State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 294° NW
X-Files Preservation Collection (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 272° W
Varosy Studios (Gallery) — 8.4 mi, 062° NE
Susan B. Anthony Childhood House (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 098° E
Benedict Arnold Monument (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 197° S
Moreau Lake State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 318° NW
Old Fort Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 002° N
Yaddo Gardens (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 245° SW
Grant Cottage State Historic Site (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 303° NW
Saratoga National Historical Park (Registered Battlefield) — 9.6 mi, 195° S
Saratoga Race Course (Stadium) — 9.9 mi, 248° W
Saratoga Race Course: Backstretch tour (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 248° W
Museums at Penope Farm (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 092° E
Tang Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 258° W
Saratoga Spa State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 242° SW
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 17.3 mi, 111° E · 412k acres

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