Greenwood Lake New York Map

About Greenwood Lake, New York

Greenwood Lake is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,020. The population density is 576.4 people per km². Greenwood Lake is located at 41.2226°N, 74.2943°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10925.

Greenwood Lake, a jewel of shimmering water, unfurls itself against a backdrop of rolling hills, their slopes cloaked in the deep greens of mature forest. It lies 4.1 miles south-east of Warwick, NY (from Warwick, NY: bearing 124°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Ramapo. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting mosaics on the dappled paths that wind towards the shore, and the air itself carries the cool, damp breath of pine and loam. The water, a vast, placid mirror, reflects the sky in ever-changing hues, from the pale cerulean of midday to the bruised purples of approaching twilight, its surface often disturbed only by the lazy ripple of a passing boat or the sudden, silvery leap of a fish. The surrounding terrain, a gentle but persistent rise and fall, speaks of ancient geological forces, shaping a landscape that feels both wild and welcoming, a place where the quiet grandeur of nature holds sway. This stretch of Orange County has a history etched not just in the land, but in the very spirit of its inhabitants, a legacy tied to the enduring appeal of its namesake waterway. For generations, Greenwood Lake has been a haven for summer visitors seeking respite from the city's clamor, its shores dotted with lakeside camps and cottages that whisper of simpler times. The local economy, long reliant on the bounty of the lake and the surrounding forests, has evolved, yet the echoes of its past are palpable, from the small businesses that cater to transient pleasure-seekers to the enduring sense of community that binds its year-round residents. The lake itself, a vital artery of recreation, continues to draw people to its embrace, offering a timeless allure that transcends the seasons, a testament to the enduring power of this particular corner of New York.

About This Greenwood Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenwood Lake, 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 Greenwood Lake and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood Lake includes the ZIP code (10925), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Greenwood Lake Union Free 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 Greenwood Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.