Ravena New York Map

About Ravena, New York

Ravena is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,243. The population density is 856.4 people per km². Ravena is located at 42.4684°N, 73.8162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12143.

Ravena rests in a fold of Albany County where the Catskill foothills begin their gentle rise, a place where the earth exhales a scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 13.1 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of Schodack. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. Creeks like Onesquethaw Creek, a ribbon of silver in the summer sun, wind through the terrain, feeding pockets of denser woodland and wider meadows. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, often carries a crispness, a hint of the changing seasons that will soon paint the deciduous trees in fiery hues. Historically, Ravena’s character has been deeply intertwined with the very ground beneath its feet, particularly its legacy as a significant cement manufacturing center. The industry, now largely a memory, once defined the economy, its kilns and quarries leaving their mark not just on the land but on the collective memory of its inhabitants. This industrial past has lent a certain resilience to Ravena, a quiet strength evident in the well-maintained homes and the steady hum of local businesses that still serve the community. The nearby Hudson River, though not directly touching Ravena itself, remains a vital artery, its influence felt in the broader regional context and the historical patterns of trade and transport that shaped this part of the state.

About This Ravena Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravena, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ravena and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Ravena includes the ZIP code (12143), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment (Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District). 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 Ravena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.