Preston Hollow New York Map

About Preston Hollow, New York

Preston Hollow is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Preston Hollow is located at 42.4445°N, 74.2079°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12469.

Preston Hollow lies cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Albany County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet sigh of contentment. It lies 23.5 miles south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of Westerlo. The air here, especially in the soft glow of late afternoon, carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the winding country roads and the weathered barn roofs. The terrain is a study in subtle shifts, with valleys that cradle clear streams and ridges that offer glimpses of distant, hazy blue. The trees, a dense tapestry of oak, maple, and pine, stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often paints itself in hues of soft grey and pale gold, a muted brilliance that settles over the landscape. The rhythm of Preston Hollow is one of slow, steady breathing, punctuated by the occasional call of a hawk or the distant rumble of a tractor. The history of Preston Hollow is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that surround it, its origins tied to the industrious spirit of early settlers who sought sustenance from this fertile, if sometimes challenging, land. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the earth, with a legacy of farming and forestry woven into the very fabric of the community. While the landscape still whispers of its agricultural past, the character of Preston Hollow has evolved, drawing in those who appreciate its serene beauty and the quietude it offers. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling marketplaces, but rather a distinctive charm found in the enduring sense of place, in the shared understanding of the seasons and the quiet persistence of life in this particular corner of New York.

About This Preston Hollow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Preston Hollow, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.444524, -74.207917. 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 Preston Hollow and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Preston Hollow includes the ZIP code (12469), telephone area code (845), county seat of Albany County (Albany), 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 Preston Hollow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.