Valley Falls New York Map

About Valley Falls, New York

Valley Falls is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 451. The population density is 358.2 people per km². Valley Falls is located at 42.9034°N, 73.5626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12185.

Valley Falls rests in a fold of Rensselaer County, where the Hoosic River, having gathered itself through a series of cascades and rapids, broadens into a calmer flow before continuing its journey. It lies 10.9 miles east-north-east of Clifton Park, NY (from Clifton Park, NY: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Halfmoon. The land rises gently on either side, a patchwork of mature woodlands and open fields that catch the afternoon sun with a muted, earthy glow. Old stone foundations, half-swallowed by moss and tenacious saplings, hint at structures long since surrendered to the persistent embrace of nature. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens as the shadows lengthen across the valley floor. Historically, Valley Falls was a place of industry, its water power harnessed to drive mills that once hummed with activity, shaping the local economy through textiles and paper. The remnants of these enterprises, though faded, still lend a character to the landscape, a quiet testament to the ingenuity and labor that once defined the community. Today, the rhythm of Valley Falls is one of a more contemplative pace, where the river's murmur is the dominant sound, a constant, soothing presence that underpins the lives of its residents. The surrounding terrain, with its mix of agricultural land and wooded hills, offers a quiet beauty, a place where the seasons paint the scenery in ever-changing hues, from the stark white of winter to the vibrant greens of summer.

About This Valley Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley Falls, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.903411, -73.562616. 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 Valley Falls and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Valley Falls includes the ZIP code (12185), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment (Hoosic Valley 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 Valley Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.