Chestnut Ridge, Dutchess County
Chestnut Ridge, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chestnut Ridge, Dutchess County.
| City | Chestnut Ridge |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.730927 |
| Longitude | -73.629572 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Chestnut Ridge is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. Chestnut Ridge is located at 41.7309°N, 73.6296°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10952.0.
Chestnut Ridge unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where mature oak and maple trees form dense canopies that whisper secrets to the wind. It lies 15.2 miles east of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Pleasant Valley. The terrain, a gentle swell and fall, suggests the slow, deliberate work of ancient glaciers. Streams, sometimes mere trickles, sometimes more robust in their descent, carve shallow valleys, their banks often softened by ferns and mosses. In the early morning, a cool, crisp air, carrying the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, settles over the fields, a tangible presence that clings until the sun gains its full strength. The stone walls, remnants of past endeavors, snake across the property lines, their rough surfaces softened by lichen, silent witnesses to seasons past. The history of Chestnut Ridge is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its fertile soil once supporting family farms that fed communities far beyond its borders. While the land has shifted, the echoes of that past are present in the weathered barns and the open fields that still yield their harvest. The local economy now finds its footing in a blend of small businesses, many catering to the quiet needs of its residents, and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek respite and a connection to the land. The air here, particularly in autumn, hums with a subtle quietude, a stark contrast to the ceaseless motion of busier places, inviting a slower cadence to the days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chestnut Ridge, 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 Chestnut Ridge and Dutchess County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chestnut Ridge is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Chestnut Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |