Highland Lake New York Map

About Highland Lake, New York

Highland Lake is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Highland Lake is located at 41.5234°N, 74.8513°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12743.

Highland Lake lies cradled by rolling hills, a generous expanse of cool, clear water reflecting the ever-changing moods of the Catskill sky. It lies 22.8 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 284°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-east of Shohola. The shoreline is a mosaic of private docks and small, sandy stretches, fringed by a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees—oaks, maples, and birches—that blaze with fiery color come autumn. Beyond the immediate embrace of the lake, the terrain rises and falls in gentle undulations, the land softened by a deep, loamy soil that supports a vibrant undergrowth of ferns and wildflowers. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a balm to the senses, and in the quiet hours, the only sounds are the lapping of water against the shore and the distant call of a loon. This corner of Sullivan County has long drawn those seeking solace and recreation, its history intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of the surrounding farmlands and the burgeoning tourism that began with the arrival of the railroad. Before that, indigenous peoples navigated these waterways, their presence a whisper in the rustling leaves. Today, Highland Lake remains a beloved destination for summer cottages and year-round homes, its economy still buoyed by the seasonal influx of visitors who come to fish, swim, and kayak. Small, independent businesses, like the family-run bait and tackle shop and the cozy diner on the main road, form the heart of local commerce, their weathered facades speaking of decades of loyal service. The pace of life here is unhurried, a gentle current that carries residents and visitors alike through the long, sun-drenched days of summer and the crisp, starlit nights of fall.

About This Highland Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Highland 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 Highland Lake and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Highland Lake includes the ZIP code (12743), telephone area code (845), county seat of Sullivan County (Monticello), 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 Highland Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.