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Westmere New York Map

Explore Westmere, 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 Westmere, New York

How to Use This Westmere, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.691189
Longitude	-73.868734
Population	7,560
Density	921.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12203
Area Code	518
County Seat	Albany
School District	Guilderland Central School District

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About Westmere, New York

Westmere is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,560. The population density is 921.1 people per km². Westmere is located at 42.6912°N, 73.8687°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12203.

Westmere sits upon a plateau where the air grows crisp and clear, defined by the quiet sprawl of inland terrain. It lies 2.4 miles east-southeast of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-northwest of Albany. The landscape around Westmere is characterized by modest elevations and dense woodlands, providing a sturdy base for the local environment. Residents often look toward the distant Catskill Mountains, which trace a jagged, hazy silhouette against the western horizon during the golden hour. A short walk leads to the Guilderland Town of Land, offering a preserved space where the native flora thrives in undisturbed pockets of greenery. Nearby, the waters of Rensselaer Lake and the steady flow of Blockhouse Creek carve gentle paths through the soil, grounding the region in a persistent, quiet hydrology.

Westmere maintains a steady, industrious pace that reflects the pragmatic spirit of the surrounding upstate corridor. Early development was spurred by the expansion of regional commerce and the necessity of linking interior transit routes to more populated hubs. Today, the economy relies on a mixture of professional services and local enterprise, favoring a stable environment where businesses can grow without the frantic pressure of larger metropolitan centers. The nearby Horton Falls provides a natural backdrop for the area’s enduring focus on land management and environmental stewardship. While the region is not defined by singular industries, the collective labor of the populace ensures that Westmere remains a functional and cohesive place to live.

Cultural life in Westmere is marked by a deliberate appreciation for the changing seasons and the communal rhythms of the calendar year. Public gatherings at the Guilderland Town of Land often serve as the focal point for neighborhood connection, fostering a sense of shared purpose among those who call the area home. The local character is unpretentious, shaped by a long-standing tradition of quiet independence and neighborly cooperation. While no singular, world-famous figure claims Westmere as a birthplace, the individuals who reside here contribute to a steady, thoughtful atmosphere that values substance over spectacle. The proximity to the serene waters of Rensselaer Lake and the cooling mists near Horton Falls encourages an outdoor-oriented lifestyle that persists regardless of the shifting modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilderland Town of Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 072° E
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 013° N
Guilderland Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 281° W
Highwood Village Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 294° NW
FunnyBone Comedy Club (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 099° E
Artforms Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 291° W
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Land (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 333° NW
Town Of Bethlehem Land (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 141° SE
North Bethlehem Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 141° SE
Campus Center West Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 100° E
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 107° E
Unity 1970 (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 106° E
New York State Lands (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 327° NW
Pine Hollow Arboretum (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 170° S
Black Creek Marsh Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 4.1 mi, 243° SW
Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 243° SW
Town of Bethlehem Volunteer Fire-EMS Services Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 175° S
First Steam Train (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 114° SE
Esther Massry Gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 115° SE
Albany Art Room (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 124° SE
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 039° NE
Albany International Airport Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 039° NE
The Throop Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 121° SE
Tulip Festival (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 117° SE
Underground Railroad Education Center (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 110° E
State Education Building Tours (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 115° SE
Albany Barn (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 111° E
New York State Capitol Tour (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 116° SE
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 6.4 mi, 018° N
John Boyd Thacher State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 242° SW

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