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Firthcliffe New York Map

Explore Firthcliffe, 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 Firthcliffe, New York

How to Use This Firthcliffe, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Firthcliffe, 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 Firthcliffe.

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	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

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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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