Explore Catskill, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Catskill, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Catskill.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Catskill |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Greene County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.21731 |
| Longitude | -73.864573 |
| Population | 3,745 |
| Density | 634.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 12414 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| County Seat | Catskill |
| School District | Catskill Central School District |
Catskill commands a singular position where the steady flow of Catskill Creek shapes the surrounding earth into a landscape defined by deep, quiet woodlands. It lies 10.7 miles north-northeast of Saugerties, NY (from Saugerties, NY: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west of Claverack. The terrain here rises in gentle, earth-toned slopes that eventually give way to the distant, hazy silhouette of the Catskill Mountains on the western horizon. Residents often look toward the nearby depths of Austin Glen, a valley that holds the cool shadows of the afternoon long after the sun has begun its descent. The air carries a crisp, inland quality, far removed from the brine of any distant shore, and settles heavily over the nearby Sleepy Hollow Lake. Within the immediate reach of the Catskill Community Center Lands, the ground offers a quiet expanse of green space that invites a slow, deliberate pace of life.
Settlers arrived in Catskill to harness the kinetic energy of the water, establishing mills and manufacturing hubs that defined the early economic pulse of the region. The industry shifted over generations, moving from the labor of heavy production toward a modern economy that favors local commerce, small-scale craftsmanship, and the service of those passing through the valley. This evolution has left behind a sturdy architectural footprint, where brick facades and high-ceilinged storefronts bear witness to the persistent ingenuity of those who built the local trade. Hard work remains a quiet, unstated expectation, rooted in a history of timber and commerce that once flowed alongside the creek. Today, the marketplace of Catskill operates with a steady, pragmatic rhythm, reflecting a community that values its connection to the regional economy.
Cultural identity in Catskill emerges from a blend of artistic curiosity and the enduring influence of the nineteenth-century painters who found inspiration in the light hitting the local ridges. The streets host a variety of galleries and community gatherings that celebrate the creative output of the residents, maintaining an atmosphere of thoughtful engagement. Thomas Cole, the foundational figure of the Hudson River School of painting, established his residence nearby, effectively anchoring the intellectual and creative reputation of the region for posterity. Visitors often gravitate toward the historic markers that denote where such visionaries once stood to capture the shifting colors of the landscape. During the late summer and autumn months, the town organizes local events that draw upon the bounty of the surrounding woods and fields, reinforcing the social bonds of the populace. Through every season, Catskill maintains a character that is defined by its artistic heritage and the quiet, observant nature of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Catskill, New York. Coordinates: 42.21731, -73.864573. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Catskill includes the ZIP code (12414), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Catskill Central School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |