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Rotterdam New York Map

Explore Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam, New York

How to Use This Rotterdam, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.779353
Longitude	-73.960142
Population	22,968
Density	1080.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12306
Area Code	518
County Seat	Schenectady
School District	Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District

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About Rotterdam, New York

Rotterdam is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It has a population of 22,968. The population density is 1080.9 people per km². Rotterdam is located at 42.7794°N, 73.9601°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12306.

Rotterdam holds a quiet dignity within a landscape defined by its inland reach and the steady flow of local waterways. It lies 2.5 miles southwest of Schenectady, NY (from Schenectady, NY: bearing 220°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-northwest of Guilderland. The terrain surrounding Rotterdam consists of modest elevations and fertile plains that transition toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains on the horizon. A mile away, the Poentic Kill carves its path through the earth, offering a constant, rhythmic presence to the land. Only three miles from the center, the calm surface of Collins Lake reflects the changing light of the seasons. Residents often find respite in Memorial Park, which serves as a central point for outdoor recreation and community gathering.

Settlement in Rotterdam grew from a sturdy agricultural foundation that eventually adapted to the shifting needs of industrial modernization. The regional economy has long relied on a diverse mix of manufacturing and logistics, taking advantage of the proximity to major transportation corridors. Many families have built their lives here over generations, contributing to a local character that values hard work and pragmatic growth. While the landscape once favored the plow and the harvest, modern industry has brought a different rhythm to the daily labor of the people. This economic evolution ensures that Rotterdam remains a functional, industrious place that balances its heritage with the demands of the present day.

Cultural life in Rotterdam is marked by a deep sense of neighborly familiarity and an appreciation for the local surroundings. The area celebrates its heritage through various seasonal events that draw people together in the shared spaces of the neighborhood. Visitors seeking natural beauty often venture out to see Bozen Kill Falls, where the water creates a striking display as it descends through the rock. The pace of life here is deliberate, mirroring the quiet persistence of the Pleasant Valley nearby. While many individuals have contributed to the local spirit, the region is perhaps most famously linked to the legacy of the Dutch settlers who first recognized the potential of these fertile grounds.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Rotterdam Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 218° SW
City of Schenectady Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 010° N
GE Wind Turbine Blade (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 001° N
Hamilton Hill Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 029° NE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 012° N
Guilderland Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 174° S
Pulaski (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 028° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 027° NE
Proctors Theatre (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 022° N
Thomas Edison and Charles Steinmetz (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 016° N
Rotterdam Square Cinema (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 325° NW
Via Aquarium (Aquarium) — 2.5 mi, 328° NW
The Capital Region Entertainment Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 022° N
Museum of Prints and Printmaking (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 024° NE
Woodlawn Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 108° E
Suits-Bueche Planetarium (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 031° NE
Schenectady History Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 012° N
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 126° SE
Burr Bridge Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 012° N
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 078° E
Mandeville Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 030° NE
Emerson Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 029° NE
New York State Lands (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 138° SE
Mohawk River State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 072° E
Overlook to landslide and gorge (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 310° NW
Artforms Gallery (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 148° SE
Historic Erie Canal Lock 19 (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 086° E

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