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Gardiner New York Map

Explore Gardiner, 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 Gardiner, New York

How to Use This Gardiner, New York Map

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

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.

CityGardiner
StateNew York (NY)
CountyUlster County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.679816
Longitude-74.150423
Population952
Density95.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code12525
Area Code845
County SeatKingston
School DistrictNew Paltz Central School District

About Gardiner, New York

Gardiner is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 952. The population density is 95.2 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 presents a landscape where the earth holds its breath in a quiet, deliberate stillness. It lies 5.4 miles north-northeast of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 19°T), and is situated 5.7 miles southwest of New Paltz. The terrain unfolds in a series of gentle, open fields that give way to the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Wallkill River as it winds through the lowlands. Far to the west, the Appalachian Mountains define the horizon with a jagged, blue-tinted permanence that anchors the entire view. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily over the Town of Gardiner Land, casting long shadows that emphasize the texture of the soil. A few miles away, the surface of Heddens Lake remains undisturbed, reflecting the shifting moods of the sky with a clarity that borders on the profound.

Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of life in Gardiner, shaping the patterns of the fields and the seasonal cycle of the local economy. Early settlers recognized the fertility of this basin, establishing a foundation that continues to support a blend of small-scale farming and artisanal production. Over time, the economic focus has expanded to include a modest concentration of craft enterprises, where the focus remains on the quality of raw materials rather than mass production. The presence of the Rosendale Plains further down the corridor suggests a historical reliance on these expansive, open stretches for grazing and harvest. This quiet productivity persists today, maintaining a connection to the land that feels both practical and deeply ingrained in the local identity.

Gardiner carries a distinct, understated character, marked by a preference for slow-moving days and a commitment to preserving the quietude of its surroundings. The Town of Gardiner Land serves as a central point for those seeking a brief, solitary walk, while the distant, rushing sound of Stony Kill Falls provides a wilder, more dramatic point of interest for the adventurous traveler. There is a sense of continuity here that resists the rapid pace of more urbanized environments, allowing for a life that values the immediate and the tangible. While the region attracts those who appreciate its natural quiet, it remains a place where individual privacy is held in high regard. Notable creative figures, such as the musician Natalie Merchant, have found in this environment a sanctuary that fosters a deliberate and thoughtful way of existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Town of Gardiner Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 286° W
  • New York City Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 189° S
  • Wallkill State Correctional Facility (State Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 189° S
  • Ulster County New Paltz Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 024° NE
  • Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.7 mi, 219° SW · 1,196 acres
  • Shawangunk Multiple Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 339° N
  • Minnewaska State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 339° N
  • Mohonk Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 341° N
  • Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 359° N
  • Millbrook Crag (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 299° NW
  • Testimonial Gateway (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 020° N
  • Swimming Hole (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 333° NW
  • Large Hybrid, 1971 (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 040° NE
  • Denizen Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 035° NE
  • New Paltz (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 033° NE
  • Gatehouse Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 269° W
  • Huguenot Street Historic District (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 033° NE
  • New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 185° S
  • WWII Memorial (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 049° NE
  • Ulster Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 110° E
  • Palisades Interstate Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 265° W
  • Pompey’s Cave (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 354° N
  • Pine Bush UFO Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 238° SW
  • Franny Reese Preserve State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 082° E
  • Overturned 1938 Truck (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 285° W
  • Bardavon (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 082° E
  • Lift Cafe (Gallery) — 11.9 mi, 017° N
  • The Muse (Arts Centre) — 12.0 mi, 019° N
  • Winnakee Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.3 mi, 059° NE
  • Marion Royael Gallery (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 143° SE

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About This Gardiner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gardiner, New York. Coordinates: 41.679816, -74.150423. 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 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).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.