High Falls New York Map

About High Falls, New York

High Falls is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 887. The population density is 142.6 people per km². High Falls is located at 41.8268°N, 74.1263°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12440.

High Falls, in Ulster County, unfurls itself in a landscape where the Rondout Creek, a waterway once vital for commerce, now offers a more tranquil, reflective presence. It lies 13.7 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 310°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of Kingston. The land here is a study in gentle, rolling hills, softened by stands of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and stand stark and skeletal against the winter sky. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that has nourished this region for generations. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, spills across the fields and past the weathered facades of old farmhouses, illuminating the quiet dignity of the countryside. The history of High Falls is inextricably linked to the power of its namesake cascade, a natural wonder that once drove the machinery of industry. The Delaware and Hudson Canal, a monumental undertaking of its time, flowed through this very valley, ferrying coal and goods and shaping the fortunes of the nascent settlements. Today, that echo of robust commerce is still palpable, not in roaring mills, but in the enduring spirit of craftsmanship and local entrepreneurship that characterizes High Falls. Small businesses, many housed in buildings that have witnessed centuries of change, contribute to a vibrant, if understated, economy. The arts, too, have found a fertile ground here, drawing inspiration from the rural beauty and the quiet hum of lives lived in close connection to the land.

About This High Falls Map Page

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

Detailed location data for High Falls includes the ZIP code (13327), telephone area code (315, 845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Rondout Valley 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 High Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.