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Croton on Hudson New York Map

Explore Croton on Hudson, 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.

Interactive Map of Croton on Hudson, New York

How to Use This Croton on Hudson, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Croton on Hudson, 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 Croton on Hudson.

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	Croton on Hudson
State	New York (NY)
County	Westchester County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.208428
Longitude	-73.891248
Population	8,070
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	10520, 10521
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	White Plains

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About Croton on Hudson, New York

Croton on Hudson is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,070. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Croton on Hudson is located at 41.2084°N, 73.8912°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 10520, 10521.

Croton on Hudson defines its character through the confluence of tidal waters and the rugged, uneven topography that rises from the riverbank. It lies 3.5 miles north-northwest of Ossining, NY (from Ossining, NY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of Yorktown. The landscape is shaped by the persistent flow of the Croton River, which carves a path toward the nearby expanse of Half Moon Bay Marina. Residents often walk the trails within VLG OF CROTON Land, where the dense canopy provides a cool refuge during the humid heat of midsummer afternoons. In the distance, the Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, jagged line against the western horizon, anchoring the visual depth of the region. To the east, the quiet waters of Glendale Lake offer a serene contrast to the more turbulent currents found closer to the mouth of the estuary.

Commerce in Croton on Hudson has evolved from its early reliance on brickmaking and the transit of goods to a modern economy driven by commuters and local services. The presence of the railroad remains a defining pulse, moving workers toward the city while maintaining the quiet, deliberate pace of life for those who remain. This transit corridor once supported a bustling industrial sector, but today the remnants of those brickyards have been reclaimed by nature and residential development. A short distance away, the deeper woods of Black Rock Forest provide a reminder of the vast, untamed wilderness that once dominated this entire corridor. Even the proximity to Trough Hollow speaks to a geography that was historically utilized for its natural resources and sheltered terrain.

Cultural life in Croton on Hudson draws its strength from a deep appreciation for the arts and the preservation of historic sites that line the river. The area is perhaps best known for the influence of figures such as the legendary activist and singer Pete Seeger, who resided nearby and championed the environmental health of the local waterways. Public gatherings often center around seasonal festivals that celebrate the turning of the leaves or the arrival of migratory birds along the shore. Landmarks of architectural significance dot the landscape, offering a glimpse into the diverse aesthetic history of the region. Whether observing the light change over the water at dusk or attending a performance, there is a consistent sense of continuity here that links the past to the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

VLG OF CROTON Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 064° NE
Rubin's Ridge (Viewpoint) — 0.4 mi, 027° NE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 102° E
Croton Gorge Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 108° E
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER Land (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 180° S
Teatown Lake Reservation Land (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 088° E
Cedar Lane Art Center (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 121° SE
Salt Hill State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 039° NE
John E. Hand Park (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 074° E
Nelson Mountain Fire Tower (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 030° NE
Hook Mountain State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 214° SW
Treason Site (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 233° SW
Sing Sing Prison Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 157° SE
Rockland Lake State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 210° SW
River Arch (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 163° S
History Center Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 242° SW
Blauvelt Homestead (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 243° SW
The Peekskill Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 344° N
Lincoln Depot Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 340° N
East Redoubt (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.3 mi, 344° N
Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 022° N
West Redoubt (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.3 mi, 342° N
Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 010° N
Yorktown Stage (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 051° NE
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.5 mi, 105° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 8.9 mi, 339° N · 110k acres

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