Cragsmoor New York Map

About Cragsmoor, New York

Cragsmoor is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 481. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Cragsmoor is located at 41.6734°N, 74.3854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12566.

Cragsmoor rises from the Shawangunk Ridge, a place where ancient rock formations have been weathered into dramatic escarpments and serene woodlands. It lies 11.4 miles west-north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 294°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Wawarsing. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk often spills over the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and fading gold, illuminating the contours of the land. The terrain is a mosaic of steep inclines and sheltered valleys, where hardy trees cling to rocky outcrops and streams, born from the higher elevations, carve their patient paths downward. This is a landscape that demands a certain kind of attention, a quiet observation of the slow, persistent work of water and wind shaping stone and soil over millennia. The history of Cragsmoor is intrinsically tied to the very rock that defines it, a geological story that predates human settlement. For generations, the hardy residents have found sustenance and a livelihood in this demanding environment, with early economies often revolving around quarrying, lumber, and small-scale agriculture. Today, while echoes of those past endeavors remain in the stone walls and weathered barns, a different kind of commerce has taken root, one that draws visitors to the natural beauty of the Mohonk Preserve and its surrounding lands. The distinctive character of Cragsmoor is born from this enduring relationship with the ridge, a place where the past is palpable in the very stones and the present unfolds with a measured, thoughtful cadence.

About This Cragsmoor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cragsmoor, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.673427, -74.385432. 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 Cragsmoor and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Cragsmoor includes the ZIP code (12420), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Ellenville 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 Cragsmoor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.