Firthcliffe New York Map
Explore Firthcliffe, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Firthcliffe, New York
| City | Firthcliffe |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.442048 |
| Longitude | -74.033072 |
| Population | 5,022 |
| Density | 652.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 12518, 12553 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| County Seat | Goshen |
| School District | Cornwall Central School District |
About Firthcliffe, New York
Firthcliffe is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,022. The population density is 652.9 people per km². Firthcliffe is located at 41.4420°N, 74.0331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12518, 12553.Firthcliffe occupies a quiet expanse of land where the Moodna Creek carves a deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 21.9 miles north-northeast of East Hampton, NY (from East Hampton, NY: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-southeast of New London. The terrain surrounding Firthcliffe is defined by a deep, terrestrial stillness, anchored by the presence of Black Rock Hollow just a mile away. Rings Pond provides a mirror for the sky nearby, reflecting the changing light that settles over the region as evening approaches. Residents often find themselves walking through the Cornwall Town Of Land, which serves as a sprawling natural backdrop for the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate tree line, the vast Black Rock Forest offers a dense, protective canopy that shields the area from the wider world.
Industrial ambition once shaped the daily pulse of Firthcliffe, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and structural permanence. The early economy relied heavily on the output of local mills, which utilized the power of the water to drive production forward. As the years progressed, the labor of the populace shifted toward diverse trades that kept the local economy resilient and grounded. While the nature of work has evolved, the physical remnants of those early industrious days remain visible in the architecture of the older streets. Firthcliffe maintains an air of quiet productivity, where the focus remains on sustaining the foundations laid by those who came before.
Cultural life in Firthcliffe is defined by a steady, understated rhythm that values community ties over grand displays. People gather for seasonal observances that highlight the changing leaves and the crisp air that characterizes the inland climate. While many seek the verticality of the Appalachian Mountains on the distant horizon, the local identity is firmly rooted in the immediate, accessible geography. Travelers might venture out to witness the movement of water at Buttermilk Falls or traverse the Goethals Trail to experience the ruggedness of the terrain firsthand. This place remains a testament to the quiet dignity of a life lived away from the frantic pace of the larger world.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- River Lighthouse (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 091° E
- Town of Cornwall Community Emergency Services (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 194° S
- 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 194° S
- Port Jervis City Lands (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 228° SW
- Chester Village Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 077° E
- Town Of New Windsor Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 357° N
- Kowawese Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 033° NE
- Plum Point Park (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 043° NE
- Storm King (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 122° SE
- Hudson Highlands Nature Center - Outdoor Discovery Campus (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 184° S
- Day Game (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 241° SW
- Black Rock Forest (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 175° S
- New York City Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 302° NW
- Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 069° E
- National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 327° NW
- North Point (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 125° SE
- Stern-Cornish Estate (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 094° E
- Cornish Estate Ruins (Northgate) (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 095° E
- The Park At University Settlement Society (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
- Studio Tashtego (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 112° E
- New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 314° NW
- Beacon Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 037° NE
- Marion Royael Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 033° NE
- Serious Comedy Theatre (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 038° NE
- Garrison Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 133° SE
- West Point Museum (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 142° SE
- Magazzino (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 098° E
- MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 147° SE
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.9 mi, 145° SE · 110k acres
- Iona Island Component Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.1 mi, 164° S
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About This Firthcliffe Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Firthcliffe, New York. Coordinates: 41.442048, -74.033072. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Firthcliffe includes the ZIP code (12518, 12553), telephone area code (845), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Cornwall Central School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
