Ashland New York Map

About Ashland, New York

Ashland is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Ashland is located at 42.3037°N, 74.3335°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12407.

Ashland rests in a green cradle, where the Catskill Mountains begin their slow, deliberate ascent. It lies 35.1 miles south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Hunter. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, unfurl like rumpled blankets of forest, their slopes etched with the shadow-play of passing clouds. Streams, born from hidden springs, tumble down ravines, their waters a cool, clear murmur against moss-covered stones. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a faint sweetness that mingles with the richer, loamy fragrance of damp earth. In the late afternoon, the light slants low, bathing the landscape in a honeyed glow, turning the distant ridges into soft, undulating silhouettes against a sky painted with hues of rose and lavender. This is a place where the past whispers through the rustle of leaves, a landscape shaped by the enduring spirit of those who first cleared the land. Ashland's economy, once tied to the robust timber industry that felled its ancient forests, now finds its pulse in the quiet hum of small businesses and the gentle flow of seasonal tourism. The remnants of old farmsteads, stone walls crumbling with grace, speak of generations who coaxed life from this fertile soil. Today, the rhythm of Ashland is one of quiet contemplation, a place where the hurried pace of the outside world seems to soften, allowing for the simple appreciation of a clear night sky or the enduring beauty of the natural world.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ashland, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ashland and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (13118), telephone area code (315, 845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.