Silver Bay New York Map

About Silver Bay, New York

Silver Bay is a locality in Warren County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Silver Bay is located at 43.6965°N, 73.5057°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12874.

Silver Bay rests at the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of water, its shores embraced by the ancient, rolling shoulders of the Adirondack Mountains. It lies 22.7 miles north-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 14°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Horicon. The air here carries the crisp, pine-scented breath of the northern woods, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, softened by the gentle lapping of waves against weathered docks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of hardwoods and evergreens, paints the landscape in shifting hues of emerald and gold, catching the dust motes dancing in the quiet air. This is a place where the horizon stretches, not to an ocean, but to the undulating, forested peaks that form a dramatic backdrop, their slopes a mosaic of deep green and the occasional rust-red of autumn's early whisper. The history of Silver Bay is intertwined with the enduring appeal of its pristine lake setting, a draw for those seeking solace and recreation since the late 19th century. While the region's early economy was shaped by logging and quarrying, the allure of the vast freshwater lake, Lake George, gradually shifted the focus towards tourism and hospitality. Silver Bay has long been a haven, particularly for families and church groups, drawn to its serene atmosphere and organized programs that echo a tradition of communal gathering and wholesome enjoyment. The distinctive architecture of its older buildings, with their broad porches and sturdy timber construction, speaks of a bygone era, a time when life moved at the pace of the season and the gentle sway of a rowboat. It’s a place where the quiet hum of activity – a distant screen door slamming, the laughter of children at play – is punctuated by the profound stillness of the surrounding wilderness.

About This Silver Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Bay, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.696452, -73.505674. 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 Silver Bay and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Silver Bay includes the ZIP code (12874), telephone area code (845), county seat of Warren County (Queensbury), 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 Silver Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.