Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.0 square miles (132 km2), of which, 50.8 square miles (132 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (0.41%) is water.
The north town line is defined by the Mohawk River, and the south town line is the border of Schoharie County.
The New York State Thruway crosses the north part of the town, following the course of the Mohawk River. New York State Route 5S also follows the course of the Mohawk and intersects New York State Route 162 at Sprakers in the northwest part of Root.
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