4.1 - Geography of New York State

The 46ers: Can You Hear Them Calling (2015)

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In August of 2012, Director Blake Cortright summited Mount Marcy (New York's tallest peak) for the first time. The view from the mountaintop captivated his imagination, inspiring him to create a film about the Adirondack High Peaks.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

High

Length:

1:05

Scrambled States of America Game

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Quick! Find a state that ends with the letter A. Now find one that borders Tennessee.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Content Area:

Social Studies

Play Time:

20 min.

New York County Selection Map

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Based on the 2010 Census, this page includes census data by county for New York State. Click on a county to find out the population statistics.

New York State Senate Districts

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Map of the New York State Senate Districts.

New York's Congressional Districts

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New York is a U.S. state with two senators in the United States Senate and 27 representatives in the United States House of Representatives.

Includes a summary of the Senators and Representatives and a map of the districts in New York State.

NYSDEC Energy and Climate

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This section explores energy, climate and the connections between them. The focus is on the policies, programs and plans DEC and New York State have made to reduce emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases and to help New Yorkers adapt as the climate changes.

Information on New York's energy resources, including oil, natural gas and renewable sources can also be accessed from the links on this page.

USDA Hardiness Zones for New York

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Hardiness Zone information helps you determine which herbaceous perennials and woody trees, shrubs and vines will survive winters where you garden.

Northeast Regional Climate Center

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Established in 1983, the Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) is located in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. It serves the 12-state region that includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Major funding is provided through a contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

NYSGIS Clearinghouse

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Topographic maps accessible via map, quadrangle name, USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) code or DOT (Department of Transportation) code. Includes orthoimagery.

MyTopo

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Contains USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) topographic maps, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) nautical and aeronautical charts and aerial photographs. Search by place name, zip code, map/chart name or number or latitude and longitude.

4.1 - Geography of New York State

The 46ers: Can You Hear Them Calling (2015)

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