Rensselaer County Map, New York
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Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is just east of Albany, on the east side of the Hudson River. Troy is the county seat, which has a bunch of well-preserved 19th-century architecture.
The county’s got a good mix of urban and rural areas. Winter sports are popular. For example, there’s cross-country skiing at Grafton Lakes State Park.
RPI, a top engineering school, calls this county home. You can get some great views of the surrounding area from the Grafton Peace Pagoda. Farming is still a big deal here. The arts scene is pretty lively, especially in Troy.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rensselaer County |
| County Seat | Troy |
| Population | Approximately 160,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Troy, East Greenbush, Brunswick, North Greenbush, Sand Lake |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, Interstate 787, U.S. Route 4, New York State Route 7 |
| FIPS Code | 36-083 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 655 square miles (631 sq mi land, 24 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Washington County (North), Bennington County, Vermont (Northeast), Berkshire County, Massachusetts (East), Columbia County (South), Greene County (Southwest), Albany County (West), Saratoga County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 42.7262° N, 73.8214° W |
| Etymology | Named after Kiliaen van Rensselaer |
| Major Landmarks | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Hudson River, Troy Waterfront Park |
| Website | Rensselaer County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Rensselaer County Road Map
I-90 runs in the southwest of Rensselaer County, linking Troy to Albany and Massachusetts. Meanwhile, NY-7 and NY-2 crisscross the northern half. Though some roads follow the river, others snake through steep hills. Zoom in on our map to see where the routes shift with the land.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Rensselaer County Satellite Map
The Hudson River slices along the western border. Troy stands out as a dense grid near the river. Beyond the city, forests and hills take over fast. Farmland patches the central valleys. Eastern ridges are heavily wooded, darker green from above. The contrast between west and east is obvious.
OUTLINE MAP
Rensselaer County Blank Map
Rensselaer County looks like a tall slanted rectangle pressed against the Hudson. The river marks the entire western edge. It borders Massachusetts to the east and Vermont at the northeast tip. The outline is sharp and jagged in some spots.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Rensselaer County:
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