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Porter New York Map

Explore Porter, 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 Porter, New York

How to Use This Porter, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.293686
Longitude	-73.277609
Population	7,800
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12832, 14174
Area Code	845, 716
County Seat	Fort Edward

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About Porter, New York

Porter is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Porter is located at 43.2937°N, 73.2776°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12832, 14174.

Porter defines the landscape through the persistent flow of the Black Creek, which winds its path through the land with a quiet, steady resolve. It lies 13.6 miles east-southeast of Kingsbury, NY (from Kingsbury, NY: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northeast of Salem. The terrain surrounding Porter remains shaped by the slow, deliberate work of seasonal transitions that influence the local topography. Only a mile away, the Rupert Town Forest offers a dense expanse of timber that anchors the regional ecology. Four miles to the west, the subtle depression of Rush Hollow provides a distinct contrast to the otherwise elevated ground. On the far horizon, the peaks of the Adirondack Mountains rise like faint, serrated shadows against the shifting sky. The atmosphere here carries the crisp clarity of an inland region, far removed from the heavy air of the coast.

Porter maintains a connection to its roots through a local economy that has long favored agricultural productivity and small-scale manufacturing. Generations of residents have worked the soil, finding utility in the fertile fields that stretch between the patches of woodland. The proximity of the Black Creek historically provided the necessary power and hydration to support early milling operations that formed the foundation of the local trade. Modern commerce in Porter reflects this legacy, balancing the demands of contemporary industry with the preservation of the land that sustains it. Economic activity often centers on the exchange of local goods, fostering a market environment where the value of labor remains visible and direct. The rhythm of daily work here is governed by the turning of the seasons, ensuring that the local industry remains in harmony with the natural cycle.

Porter cultivates a character defined by its deliberate pace and the understated beauty of its shared public spaces. Life moves with an internal logic that prioritizes the maintenance of the Rupert Town Forest and the quiet enjoyment of nearby Smith Pond. During the colder months, the landscape undergoes a transformation as the influence of the distant Ice Beds imparts a sharp, crystalline quality to the winter air. Community gatherings often reflect a preference for local tradition, emphasizing a sense of place that does not rely on external validation. While Porter remains a modest participant in the wider world, the residents take pride in the simple, enduring nature of their surroundings. The absence of frantic urban noise allows the natural sounds of the creek and the forest to define the experience of living in Porter.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rupert Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 095° E
Washington Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 174° S
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 7.6 mi, 115° SE · 412k acres
Rupert State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 7.7 mi, 118° SE
Dorset Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 108° E
Salem Art Works (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 199° S
For Euler (Public Artwork) — 8.9 mi, 200° S
Varosy Studios (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 228° SW
Gilbert Lookout (Viewpoint) — 11.5 mi, 107° E
Champlain Canal (State Recreation Area) — 11.6 mi, 295° NW
Mr. Barbo Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 137° SE
Ballard Farm (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 031° NE
Southern Vermont Art Center (Arts Centre) — 12.5 mi, 126° SE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 13.1 mi, 273° W
Museums at Penope Farm (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 205° SW
Emerald Lake State Park (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 095° E
Old Champlain Canal Lock 18 (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 309° NW
Old Well (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 309° NW
Riley Center (Theatre) — 13.5 mi, 131° SE
Fort Anne (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.5 mi, 309° NW
The Stand Against Burgoyne (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 310° NW
John Zaccheo Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 127° SE
Shushan Covered Bridge Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 194° S
The Five Combine , canal locks (Historic Ruins) — 14.6 mi, 271° W
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive (Attraction) — 14.7 mi, 146° SE
Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.8 mi, 095° E · 36k acres
Big Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.8 mi, 095° E · 6,625 acres
Lye Brook Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.7 mi, 141° SE · 18k acres
Moreau Lake State Park (State Park) — 20.4 mi, 265° W
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 20.5 mi, 056° NE · 110k acres

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