East Jewett New York Map

About East Jewett, New York

East Jewett is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². East Jewett is located at 42.2351°N, 74.1454°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12424.

East Jewett lies cradled by the Catskill Mountains, a place where steep forested slopes descend into narrow valleys, their sides etched by the tireless flow of unseen streams. It lies 34.6 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 200°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-east of Edgewood. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a constant, earthy perfume that mingles with the distant murmur of wind through the high branches. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in broad, shifting shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the occasional flash of a deer’s white tail. The terrain is a constant reminder of nature's patient, inexorable shaping, a landscape of ascents and descents that dictates the very rhythm of movement through East Jewett. Historically, this region was shaped by the logging and quarrying industries, the vestiges of which can still be glimpsed in forgotten access roads and the occasional weathered stone foundation. The local economy, though less reliant on these raw materials now, still finds its pulse in the land, with small farms and artisanal producers dotting the landscape, their efforts contributing to the quiet, self-sufficient character of East Jewett. The community’s connection to the past is subtle, not overt, a quiet understanding held by those who navigate these winding roads and appreciate the enduring beauty of this mountain pocket. The evenings here often bring a profound stillness, broken only by the chirping of crickets and the distant hoot of an owl, a testament to the enduring wildness that surrounds East Jewett.

About This East Jewett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Jewett, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.235087, -74.145417. 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 Jewett and Greene County.

Detailed location data for East Jewett includes the ZIP code (12424), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment. 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 Jewett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.