Pilot Knob New York Map

About Pilot Knob, New York

Pilot Knob is a locality in Warren County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Pilot Knob is located at 43.5159°N, 73.6293°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12844.

Pilot Knob rises from the land with a subtle, yet undeniable presence, its slopes a mosaic of deciduous forest and open fields that catch the sun in shifting patterns of light. It lies 9.6 miles north of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 355°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-west of Fort Ann. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the Adirondack foothills that cradle this part of Warren County. Waterways, like the nearby Schroon River, thread through the landscape, their presence felt in the lushness of the vegetation and the occasional glint of sunlight on flowing currents. The terrain itself is a study in gentle contours, with the Knob itself offering a more pronounced elevation, a quiet sentinel overlooking the surrounding countryside. The history of Pilot Knob is deeply entwined with the waterways that have long served as arteries of commerce and connection. Once a vital stopping point for travelers navigating the region, its early days were shaped by the lumber industry, the scent of freshly cut timber a common aroma. Later, as the area developed, agriculture became a cornerstone of its economy, with family farms dotting the hillsides, their fields yielding crops that reflected the changing seasons. Today, while the pace of life in Pilot Knob remains unhurried, there's a quiet resilience to its character, a sense of enduring connection to the land and the generations who have called it home. The distinctive character of Pilot Knob is not one of grand pronouncements, but of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world and human endeavor have found a harmonious, if subtle, balance.

About This Pilot Knob Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pilot Knob, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.515902, -73.629283. 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 Pilot Knob and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Pilot Knob includes the ZIP code (12844), telephone area code (845), county seat of Warren County (Queensbury), 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 Pilot Knob is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.