Beaver Dam Lake New York Map

About Beaver Dam Lake, New York

Beaver Dam Lake is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,627. The population density is 531.9 people per km². Beaver Dam Lake is located at 41.4474°N, 74.1146°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12553.

Beaver Dam Lake rests in a verdant cradle of rolling hills, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer rain. It lies 5.1 miles west-south-west of New Windsor, NY (from New Windsor, NY: bearing 247°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Kiryas Joel. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes, leading down to the lake’s placid surface, which mirrors the shifting moods of the sky, from the sharp blue of midday to the bruised purples of twilight. Along its shores, a patchwork of mature deciduous trees, their leaves rustling secrets in the breeze, gives way to open meadows where wildflowers bloom in riotous profusion. The terrain itself feels worn smooth by time, a comfortable familiarity that settles deep into the bones of anyone who lingers. This corner of Orange County has a long memory, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its working landscape. For generations, the land around Beaver Dam Lake has supported farming, the rich soil yielding crops that have sustained families and fed local markets. While the agricultural roots remain, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and craftspeople adding their own threads to the community's fabric. The lake itself, a tranquil heart, offers a peaceful counterpoint to the region's industrious spirit, a place where the rhythm of life slows to the gentle lapping of water against the shore, a quiet testament to enduring natural beauty.

About This Beaver Dam Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beaver Dam Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.447425, -74.11463. 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 Beaver Dam Lake and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Beaver Dam Lake includes the ZIP code (12553), telephone area code (845), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Washingtonville Central School District). 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 Beaver Dam Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.