Waterford New York Map

About Waterford, New York

Waterford is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,666. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Waterford is located at 42.7926°N, 73.6812°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12188.

Waterford’s landscape is a study in the patient shaping of water and earth, where the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers converge in a confluence that has long dictated its character. It lies 4.5 miles north of Troy, NY (from Troy, NY: bearing 7°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-east of Clifton Park. The terrain rises gently from these powerful waterways, its fields and woodlands catching the sun in broad swathes of green and gold, particularly in the late afternoon when a soft, diffused light seems to settle over the land. Ancient trees, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, stand as silent sentinels along the banks, their leaves rustling with a sound that carries the whisper of generations. The air here, especially near the water, often carries a damp, fertile scent, a reminder of the ceaseless flow that has nourished and shaped this corner of New York. The history of Waterford is intrinsically bound to its strategic position as a gateway to the west, a fact that fueled its early growth and development. Canals, once vital arteries of commerce, have left their indelible mark, their weathered locks and towpaths now silent monuments to a bustling past. The economy, once driven by the transport of goods and the industries that sprung up around the waterways, has evolved, yet the echoes of its mercantile past remain. One might still find the quiet hum of local businesses, the rhythm of daily life set by the needs of its residents rather than the urgent pulse of a metropolis. The character of Waterford is one of enduring resilience, a place that has navigated change with a quiet strength, its story written not in grand pronouncements but in the steady persistence of its people and the enduring presence of its natural setting.

About This Waterford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.792578, -73.681229. 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 Waterford and Saratoga County.

Detailed location data for Waterford includes the ZIP code (12188), telephone area code (518), county seat of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa), and school district assignment (Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free 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 Waterford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.