East Durham New York Map

About East Durham, New York

East Durham is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². East Durham is located at 42.3726°N, 74.0957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12423.

East Durham rests in a valley cradled by the Catskill Mountains, a place where emerald hills roll towards a sky that often burns with the fierce gold of late afternoon. It lies 24.8 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 202°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-west of Cairo. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that cloak the terrain in varying shades of green, broken only by the occasional glint of a distant farmhouse roof or the silver ribbon of a stream. Stone walls, moss-laden and stoic, trace forgotten boundaries across the slopes, hinting at a landscape worked by hands long since stilled. The character of East Durham is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the seasons paint the scenery with a brush both bold and subtle. The history of East Durham is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of the Catskills, a heritage reflected in the enduring family farms that still dot the landscape. For generations, the economy here was shaped by the bounty of the soil and the industriousness of its people, with dairy farming and quarrying once playing significant roles. Today, while the echoes of those industries linger, a more contemporary pulse beats through East Durham, seen in the artisan shops and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the natural beauty and the lingering charm of its rural character. The local taverns, often warmed by the glow of a fireplace, serve as informal gathering places, continuing a tradition of community that has weathered the changing tides of time.

About This East Durham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Durham, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.372583, -74.095691. 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 East Durham and Greene County.

Detailed location data for East Durham includes the ZIP code (12423), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Cairo-Durham 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 East Durham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.