Forestburgh New York Map

About Forestburgh, New York

Forestburgh is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Forestburgh is located at 41.5733°N, 74.7257°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12777.

Forestburgh rests in a fold of Sullivan County, where the Catskill Mountains begin their gentle descent. It lies 18.0 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 299°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Monticello. The land here is a patchwork of mature woodlands, their deep greens giving way to the softer hues of sun-drenched clearings. Broadleaf trees, oak and maple mostly, form a dense canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, and in the autumn, this verdant cloak ignites into a fiery spectacle. Rolling hills, often cloaked in a soft mist that clings to the hollows, lead the eye toward the distant peaks, their outlines softened by the haze. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain. The character of Forestburgh is deeply tied to its past as a hub for the Borscht Belt, a legacy that still whispers from the grand old hotels, some now faded but others finding new life. This history infused the area with a vibrant cultural energy, a spirit of hospitality and entertainment that lingers in the very bones of the place. Today, Forestburgh's economy is more varied, drawing strength from its natural beauty, attracting visitors to its streams and lakes, like the picturesque Forest Lake, which offers a quiet respite. The land still supports some agriculture, with small farms dotting the landscape, their fields a welcome contrast to the wilder expanses. This enduring connection to the natural world, coupled with a touch of that old resort town charm, gives Forestburgh a unique and welcoming presence.

About This Forestburgh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forestburgh, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.57327, -74.725656. 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 Forestburgh and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Forestburgh includes the ZIP code (12777), 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 Forestburgh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.