Ferndale New York Map

About Ferndale, New York

Ferndale is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Ferndale is located at 41.7740°N, 74.7385°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12734.

Ferndale rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of deciduous forests, descend into fertile bottomlands. It lies 27.9 miles north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 324°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Monticello. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the frequent mists that rise from the Neversink River and its tributaries, which lace the landscape like silver threads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the scattered farmsteads and the winding country lanes that connect them. The quietude is profound, broken only by the rustle of leaves, the distant lowing of cattle, or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead, its shadow a fleeting stain on the verdant expanse. This land, once a canvas for the Delaware people, later saw settlers drawn by the promise of timber and fertile ground, establishing Ferndale as a hub for agriculture and the processing of its bounty. The legacy of dairy farms still echoes in the weathered barns and the broad pastures that stretch towards the horizon, though the economy has diversified, with small businesses and craft workshops adding a new layer to the local character. The railroad, now long gone, once brought lifeblood and commerce, its ghost a faint memory in the straightened tracks that now serve as walking paths, inviting exploration of the surrounding natural beauty. A certain resilience pervades Ferndale, a quiet determination born from generations who have worked this land, their lives intertwined with the changing seasons and the enduring rhythms of rural living.

About This Ferndale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferndale, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.773978, -74.738495. 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 Ferndale and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Ferndale includes the ZIP code (12754), telephone area code (845), county seat of Sullivan County (Monticello), 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 Ferndale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.