Blauvelt New York Map

About Blauvelt, New York

Blauvelt is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,406. The population density is 469.5 people per km². Blauvelt is located at 41.0634°N, 73.9576°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10913.

Blauvelt rests on land that remembers glacial passage, its terrain a gentle sweep of rolling hills and modest valleys that cradle a quiet existence. It lies 5.6 miles south-east of Spring Valley, NY (from Spring Valley, NY: bearing 127°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Yonkers. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the mature oaks and maples lining the residential streets. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies of the region, filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, illuminating the well-tended lawns and the occasional stone wall that hints at earlier endeavors. The character of Blauvelt is one of unassuming grace, a place where the rhythm of life feels less dictated by the clock and more by the turning of seasons, the quiet hum of lawnmowers on a Saturday morning, or the distant laughter of children playing in the twilight. The history of Blauvelt is interwoven with the fertile soil and the strategic position it once held along routes of travel and commerce. Originally farmland, the area saw its agricultural roots gradually give way to suburban development, though echoes of its pastoral past remain in the preserved open spaces and the enduring presence of mature trees. The local economy, while now largely residential, still benefits from its proximity to larger centers, allowing for a blend of commuter life and local commerce. Notable among its features is the Ramapo River, a waterway that has shaped the land and its past inhabitants, offering a natural boundary and a source of quiet contemplation. Blauvelt, in its steady unfolding, offers a sense of continuity, a place where the present is built upon the layered experiences of those who came before.

About This Blauvelt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blauvelt, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.06343, -73.957638. 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 Blauvelt and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Blauvelt includes the ZIP code (10913), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (South Orangetown 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 Blauvelt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.