Fort Montgomery New York Map

About Fort Montgomery, New York

Fort Montgomery is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,422. The population density is 461.0 people per km². Fort Montgomery is located at 41.3315°N, 73.9868°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10922.

Fort Montgomery lies where the land rises, a quiet sentinel overlooking the Hudson River's broad sweep. It lies 4.5 miles north-west of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 310°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Kiryas Joel. The air here carries the sharp tang of pine and the damp earthiness of the surrounding forests, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the west. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous trees, give way to the river's more placid surface, the water reflecting the sky in shifting moods. It is a place of substance, where the very ground feels ancient, bearing the weight of seasons past, and the persistent murmur of the river is a low hum beneath the rustle of leaves. The history of Fort Montgomery is etched into the very contours of its landscape, a story of strategic importance and resilient settlement. This locale once played a crucial role in conflicts that shaped the nation, its position commanding vital river passage. Today, that martial past is softened by the gentle rhythms of a community sustained by its proximity to larger centers and the enduring, if less prominent, agricultural roots that still linger. The economy here is a quiet blend of local commerce and the steady flow of commuters, a testament to the enduring appeal of its natural beauty and its accessible, yet somewhat removed, character. The Hudson River, ever-present, remains the defining feature, its currents carrying whispers of generations who lived and worked along its banks.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fort Montgomery, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fort Montgomery and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Fort Montgomery includes the ZIP code (10922), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Highland Falls Central School District). 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 Fort Montgomery is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.