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Scotia New York Map

Explore Scotia, 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 Scotia, New York

How to Use This Scotia, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.826465
Longitude	-73.964292
Population	7,272
Density	1669.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	12302
Area Code	518
County Seat	Schenectady
School District	Scotia-Glenville Central School District

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About Scotia, New York

Scotia is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,272. The population density is 1669.3 people per km². Scotia is located at 42.8265°N, 73.9643°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Scotia is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 12302.

Scotia maintains a quiet presence upon the land, defined by its position inland and the steady flow of Collins Creek as it winds past local doorsteps. It lies 1.5 miles northwest of Schenectady, NY (from Schenectady, NY: bearing 304°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northwest of Guilderland. The landscape around Scotia is shaped by the nearby Pleasant Valley, which provides a subtle depression in the otherwise level terrain. To the distant horizon, the Appalachian Mountains offer a faint, jagged silhouette that frames the sky during the long, amber-hued afternoons of autumn. Residents often find respite in the open green spaces of Collins Park, where the light filters through the canopy to create shifting patterns on the grass. Even the air here feels grounded, carrying the scent of damp earth and the cooling influence of deep-rooted woodlands that stretch toward the seven-mile-distant Colonie Reservoir.

Scotia emerged from early colonial land grants, evolving from a frontier outpost into a place where the rhythm of daily industry once hummed with the constant labor of local mills and workshops. The economy has transitioned over time, moving away from its agrarian origins to support a diverse professional workforce that contributes to the broader regional stability. Small businesses and neighborhood commerce define the primary streets, reflecting a persistence that has survived economic shifts and the changing demands of the modern era. The infrastructure of the village mirrors this industrial heritage, with sturdy brick facades and modest utility buildings standing as quiet witnesses to decades of civic growth. Every storefront and office serves as a link to a past that valued craftsmanship and the reliable output of a hardworking population.

Cultural life in Scotia centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who gather for seasonal events that mark the passage of the calendar with a distinct sense of local identity. The village is known for its unpretentious spirit, where the focus remains on community gatherings and the preservation of a stable, neighborly atmosphere. Notable landmarks are woven into the residential grid, anchoring the daily routines of families who have lived here for generations. While the village is not defined by the presence of celebrities, it remains a place of quiet dignity that values the contributions of its own citizens above external fame. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, allowing space for the subtle changes in the landscape and the simple, enduring connections that define a life lived away from the intensity of major urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 126° SE
Burr Bridge Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 0.8 mi, 118° SE
Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 143° SE
City of Schenectady Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 126° SE
Schenectady History Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 130° SE
Lawrence the Indian (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 121° SE
Boy Scouts of America 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arms of Liberty Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
Town Of Glenville Land (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 294° NW
Thomas Edison and Charles Steinmetz (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 136° SE
GE Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 132° SE
The Capital Region Entertainment Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 131° SE
Proctors Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 132° SE
Museum of Prints and Printmaking (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 128° SE
Via Aquarium (Aquarium) — 1.6 mi, 223° SW
Rotterdam Square Cinema (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 223° SW
Suits-Bueche Planetarium (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 123° SE
Mandeville Gallery (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 110° E
Hamilton Hill Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 140° SE
Overlook to landslide and gorge (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 274° W
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 132° SE
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 065° NE
Mohawk River State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 106° E
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 153° SE
Charlton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 002° N
Historic Erie Canal Lock 19 (Historic Ruins) — 7.8 mi, 111° E
John Boyd Thacher State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 201° S

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