Highland Falls New York Map

About Highland Falls, New York

Highland Falls is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,683. The population density is 1304.9 people per km². Highland Falls is located at 41.3693°N, 73.9663°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10928.

Highland Falls rests in a pocket of rolling terrain where the Hudson River begins to widen, its slopes often softened by a persistent mist that clings to the trees like a second skin. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Yorktown. The landscape here is a study in greens and greys, a constant conversation between dense woodlands and the broad, slate-colored expanse of the river. Ravines cut into the hillsides, their depths cool and shadowed even on the brightest afternoons, where the air carries the damp scent of decaying leaves and the faint, mineral tang of the earth. The houses, many of them older, with sturdy porches and steeply pitched roofs, seem to hunker down against the wind that sweeps up from the water, their windows reflecting the shifting light of the sky. The economy of Highland Falls has long been tied to its strategic position and the military presence that has shaped its character. The imposing stone buildings of West Point rise from the bluffs overlooking the town, a constant, silent reminder of its enduring connection to national defense. This proximity has fostered a unique blend of civilian and military life, creating a community where the traditions of the academy often brush against the everyday routines of shopkeepers and families. The riverfront, though not a place for sandy beaches, offers a different kind of beauty, its powerful currents a testament to the raw energy of the waterway, a force that has historically dictated trade and travel, and continues to lend Highland Falls a certain gravitas.

About This Highland Falls Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Highland 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 Highland Falls and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Highland Falls includes the ZIP code (10928), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.