Gardiner New York Map

About Gardiner, New York

Gardiner is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,600. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Gardiner is located at 41.6798°N, 74.1504°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12525.

Gardiner rests at the western edge of Ulster County, a place where the Shawangunk Ridge rises abruptly from the fertile valley floor, its sheer cliffs a stark geological statement against the softer, rolling farmland. It lies 5.4 miles north-north-east of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 19°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-west of New Paltz. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance deepened by the shadows that begin to creep across the fields. The landscape is a study in contrasts: smooth, cultivated fields give way to the rugged, rocky outcrops of the mountains, a terrain that dictates the very character of life in Gardiner, encouraging both a grounded practicality and a quiet appreciation for the wild. For generations, Gardiner's economy has been tied to the land, its fertile soil yielding crops and its dramatic geology inspiring a different kind of pursuit. The historic Mohonk Mountain House, though technically just beyond its immediate bounds, casts a long shadow of tourism and recreation, drawing visitors to hike its famed 'Gunks' trails and marvel at the vistas. Further down, the farms that dot the landscape, many still working with the same dedication as their forebears, provide a palpable connection to the area's agricultural roots, their produce a testament to the enduring bounty of this valley. The rhythm of Gardiner is one of seasons, of planting and harvest, of the quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the murmur of conversation in its small, welcoming hamlets.

About This Gardiner Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gardiner, 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 Gardiner and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Gardiner includes the ZIP code (12525), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (New Paltz 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 Gardiner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.