This beautifully detailed map of Rensselaer, New York was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Rensselaer that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
Explore an aerial view of Rensselaer, New York
On the map you’ll find Rensselaer City Hall, Third Avenue Extended, Dun Memorial Bridge, Van Allen Park, Rosemont Park, and Hollow Park, along with River Road, Columbia Street, and more. If you look closely you can even find your house accurately drawn in its correct location. Zoom in on the preview to look for yours.
Did You Know?
Rensselaer became a city in 1897. Three villages joined to form it: East Albany, Greenbush and Bath-on-the-Hudson. The city stands on land that was once part of Rensselaerswyck. That Dutch estate was the most successful of the patroonships. That’s from the 1940 WPA guide to New York.
Take a closer look at the Rensselaer map
Names on this map
These names are printed on this map.
Places: Rensselaer City Hall, Van Allen Park, Rosemont Park and Hollow Park.
Streets and roads: Third Avenue Extended, River Road, Columbia Street, Irwin Stewart Port Expressway, Riverside Avenue, Forbes Avenue, Washington Street, Aiken Avenue, Eighth Street, Broadway Avenue, Washington Avenue, Second Street.
More street names, A to Z
Academy Street, American Oil Road, Amtrak Way, Bellview Terrace, Cambridge Avenue, Catherine Street, Cedar Run, Central Avenue, Church Street, Circle Drive, Dun Memorial Bridge, East Street, Elm Court, Elmhurst Avenue, Elm Street, Falcon Chase, Farley Drive, Ferry Street, Fifth Avenue, Fifth Street, First Avenue, First Street, Fourth Avenue, Fourth Street, Fowler Avenue, Fox Hollow, Garden Place, George Street, Glen Street, Gordon Court, Green Street, Grove Street, Harrison Avenue, Hazel Terrace, Herrick Street, Highland Avenue, High Street, Huyck Square, Iowa Avenue, John Street, Lakeview Avenue, Lansing Place, Lawrence Street, Lincoln Terrace, Lindbergh Avenue, Mann Avenue, Mountain View Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Ninth Street, Northside Avenue, Overlook Drive, Partition Street, Partition Street Extended, Patroon Pointe Drive, Patten Avenue, Pershing Avenue, Pine Street, Plum Street, Quay Street, Red Mill Road, Rensselaer Avenue, Ring Street, River Chase Drive, Rock Cut Road, Saint Francis Place, Scott Place, Second Avenue, Seventh Street, Sixth Street, South Street, Spruce Street, Sterling Ridge Drive, Sterling Ridge Road, Summit Street, Tenth Street, Third Avenue, Third Street, Thornberry Lane, Valley View Boulevard, Van Rensselaer Drive, Wendell Street, Willow Street, Wilson Street.
See it on a wall
The Rensselaer map as a framed print. Swipe for more.
This beautifully detailed map of Rensselaer makes an attractive addition to your office, library, or den, and it can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. It also makes a great gift for someone who left Rensselaer and still calls it home. When you’re done exploring, click here to get your copy of the Rensselaer map.
