Explore Chestnut Ridge, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Chestnut Ridge |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rockland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.084908 |
| Longitude | -74.048071 |
| Population | 10,505 |
| Density | 819.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 12545, 10952 |
| Area Code | 845, 914 |
| County Seat | New City |
| School District | East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) |
Chestnut Ridge unfolds as a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Pine Brook, which carves a quiet path through the local earth. It lies 2.0 miles south-southeast of Monsey, NY (from Monsey, NY: bearing 160°T), and is situated 7.1 miles southeast of Ramapo. This terrain is characterized by a deliberate, inland stillness, even as it maintains a subtle connection to the wider coastal atmosphere lingering about nineteen miles away. The presence of Connoley Lake serves as a serene anchor for the surroundings, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting, gray-tinged light of an overcast afternoon. While the distant Appalachian Mountains appear only as a faint, jagged suggestion on the far horizon, the immediate vicinity remains contained within the protected, verdant boundaries of Chestnut Ridge Village of Land. The air here holds a crisp, distinct clarity that seems to sharpen the outlines of the trees as they transition toward the more expansive, wilder reaches of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest.
Chestnut Ridge grew from the diligent work of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil of the Saddle River Valley. Local industry has long mirrored the broader regional shifts, moving from agricultural roots toward a modern economy that balances suburban enterprise with a commitment to maintaining its residential character. The community retains a focus on service and professional sectors, ensuring that the pace of life remains steady and industrious rather than frantic. Residents often find that the memory of older, agrarian rhythms still influences the way business is conducted, favoring stability and long-term stewardship over rapid, ephemeral expansion. This economic landscape provides a quiet, reliable framework for the households that call Chestnut Ridge home, preserving a sense of continuity that is increasingly rare.
Cultural life in Chestnut Ridge is defined by a modest, neighborly grace that values privacy and the quiet enjoyment of the outdoors. Those seeking a connection to the landscape often wander toward the Sherwood Path, where the rhythm of one’s own footsteps provides a meditative counterpoint to the busy world beyond the village limits. While the Hook Mountain Yacht Club offers a reminder of the proximity to the coast, the local character remains deeply rooted in the inland traditions of the region. Events often center around the preservation of natural spaces, fostering a collective pride in the greenery that distinguishes the area from the denser, more frantic urban sprawl further south. Although global figures occasionally pass through the broader region, the identity of Chestnut Ridge is built upon the daily, meaningful contributions of the people who maintain its schools, parks, and quiet residential lanes.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chestnut Ridge, New York. Coordinates: 41.084908, -74.048071. 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 Chestnut Ridge includes the ZIP code (12545, 10952), telephone area code (845, 914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)).
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 | August 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. |