Castleton On Hudson New York Map

About Castleton On Hudson, New York

Castleton On Hudson is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,442. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Castleton On Hudson is located at 42.5332°N, 73.7463°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12033.

Castleton On Hudson rests where the Hudson River’s broad, silken ribbon begins to widen, its shores a gentle embrace of verdant hills that slope with a quiet dignity towards the water. It lies 8.3 miles south of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 176°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-south-west of East Greenbush. The air here carries the faint, briny kiss of the river, a perpetual whisper of tides and distant journeys. Across the water, the Catskill Mountains, a hazy blue promise on the horizon, preside over this southern Rensselaer County landscape. The terrain itself, a patchwork of cultivated fields and wooded ravines, speaks of a land shaped by both the slow artistry of nature and the steady hand of human endeavor, the late afternoon sun often casting long, golden shadows that stretch like benevolent fingers across the fields. This is a place where the echoes of industry and agriculture still resonate, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of its people. For generations, the fertile soil of Castleton On Hudson has yielded its bounty, feeding the surrounding regions, while the river itself served as a vital artery for commerce and transport. The legacy of the railroad, once a roaring presence, now manifests in the quiet stillness of abandoned tracks, a silent narrative of progress and change. Today, a more measured pace defines life in Castleton On Hudson, a community that values its connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its past, a spirit that seems to imbue the very air with a sense of timelessness.

About This Castleton On Hudson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castleton On Hudson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.533197, -73.7463. 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 Castleton On Hudson and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Castleton On Hudson includes the ZIP code (12033), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), 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 Castleton On Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.