Highmount New York Map

About Highmount, New York

Highmount is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Highmount is located at 42.1443°N, 74.4899°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12441.

Highmount rises from the Catskill Mountains like a quiet declaration of elevation. It lies 40.4 miles north-north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Shandaken. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep slopes cloaked in dense forest that, in autumn, ignites into a riot of ochre, crimson, and gold. Ravines carve deep gashes into the mountainside, their shadowy depths echoing with the murmur of unseen streams, and the air, even in summer, carries a crisp, cool breath that hints at the higher altitudes. Above the tree line, the land opens into rocky outcrops and windswept meadows, offering panoramic vistas that stretch to the hazy blue horizon, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this elevated haven. The very character of Highmount is shaped by this dramatic topography, a place where human endeavor must contend with the enduring power of the natural world. The history of Highmount is interwoven with the pursuit of elevation and escape. Once a destination for those seeking cooler climes and the restorative power of mountain air, its allure was amplified by the presence of grand hotels that catered to a discerning clientele, their fading grandeur now a whisper in the wind. The local economy, while no longer dominated by grand tourism, still finds its pulse in the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the outdoor recreation that defines the region. Skiing in winter transforms the slopes into a vibrant playground, while hiking and nature observation draw crowds in the warmer months. The land itself, with its fertile pockets, still supports a scattering of small farms and artisanal producers, their efforts a humble continuation of the agricultural roots that have long sustained these mountain communities. Highmount, in its quiet persistence, offers a glimpse into a life lived in closer communion with the cycles of nature and the enduring legacy of those who first sought refuge and inspiration on these heights.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highmount, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.144256, -74.489874. 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 Highmount and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Highmount includes the ZIP code (12441), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), 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 Highmount is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.