High Falls New York Map

About High Falls, New York

High Falls is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 700. The population density is 159.9 people per km². High Falls is located at 41.8255°N, 74.1203°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 13327, 12440.

High Falls occupies a rugged stretch of terrain where the land shifts from gentle plateaus into the deep, rocky incisions carved by the constant movement of the Kaaterskill Creek. It lies 5.9 miles north of Saugerties, NY (from Saugerties, NY: bearing 353°T), and is situated 6.5 miles southwest of Catskill. The atmosphere here is defined by the weight of the inland air, which carries a crisp, terrestrial scent, far removed from any maritime influence. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Catskill Mountains anchor the horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed backdrop to the local topography. Only three miles away, the quiet stillness of Van Luven Lake offers a reprieve from the kinetic energy of the creek, while the nearby Catskill Fp Detatched Parcel preserves the dense, unyielding character of the surrounding woodland. Light at dusk hits the jagged edges of the local stone with a cold, metallic clarity, turning the landscape into a study of deep grays and muted greens.

History in High Falls is measured by the remnants of industrial ambition, as the influence of the Delaware and Hudson Canal once dictated the pace of labor and the flow of commerce through these narrow corridors. While the heavy machinery of the past has long since quieted, the economic vitality of the region has transitioned toward a quieter, more deliberate rhythm, focused on the stewardship of its natural assets and the preservation of its mid-nineteenth-century stone architecture. The proximity to the Kaaterskill Clove creates a unique microclimate that influences the local flora, keeping the valley floor damp and moss-laden long after the spring thaw. Travelers passing through may find themselves drawn toward the thunderous descent of Kaaterskill Falls, located five miles away, where the gravity of the water serves as a reminder of the raw, tectonic forces that continue to shape the character of High Falls.

About This High Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of High Falls, New York. Coordinates: 41.825499, -74.120253. 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 High Falls includes the ZIP code (13327, 12440), telephone area code (315, 845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Rondout Valley Central School District).

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.