Glenford New York Map

About Glenford, New York

Glenford is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Glenford is located at 42.0026°N, 74.1263°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12433.

Glenford rests within a fold of the Catskill Mountains, where the land rises and falls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 23.4 miles north-north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of Kingston. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, mineral scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the shadowed ravines and the sun-drenched slopes alike. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, dominate the forested hillsides, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of green in the warmer months, yielding to fiery hues of crimson and gold as autumn descends. The Esopus Creek, a lively artery, carves its way through the valley, its waters tumbling over smooth stones, catching the light in a thousand fleeting glints as it journeys onward. This corner of Ulster County has long been a place of modest industry, where the fertile soil and the abundant timber once supported a thriving agricultural and logging heritage. Though the days of large-scale lumber camps have faded, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, weathered barns and the stone walls that meander across the fields, remnants of a time when hard work and resourcefulness were the currency of life in Glenford. Today, the economy leans towards a gentler rhythm, with local farms still producing artisanal cheeses and seasonal produce, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to hike the trails and breathe the clear mountain air. The quiet hum of daily life in Glenford is punctuated by the distant call of a hawk or the gentle murmur of the creek, a testament to its enduring connection to the land.

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

Detailed location data for Glenford includes the ZIP code (12498), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), 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 Glenford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.