Hillburn New York Map

About Hillburn, New York

Hillburn is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,289. The population density is 202.3 people per km². Hillburn is located at 41.1240°N, 74.1693°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10931.

Hillburn rests at the foot of the Ramapo Mountains, a place where the land slopes with a gentle, persistent grace towards the broader Hudson Valley. It lies 1.2 miles south of Ramapo, NY (from Ramapo, NY: bearing 182°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of New City. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain damp, earthy scent, a blend of moss and fallen leaves, as if the very soil exhales its quiet history. Roads wind through stands of mature oak and maple, their branches sometimes forming archways that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the asphalt. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, rolling character, with streams like the Ramapo River tracing their paths through ravines and past rocky outcrops. This topography shapes the very feel of Hillburn, lending a sense of being embraced by the landscape, a feeling of being at once grounded and uplifted. The story of Hillburn is deeply entwined with the natural resources that have long defined this corner of Rockland County. Once a significant hub for the Sterling Iron Works, its early economy was powered by the iron ore extracted from the surrounding hills and processed using the abundant water power from the Ramapo River. This industrial past has left its mark, though the land has largely reclaimed what was once a bustling industrial site. Today, the character of Hillburn is a quieter blend, a residential community that still draws a certain strength from its proximity to the natural beauty of Harriman State Park, a vast expanse of wilderness that offers a constant reminder of the untamed spirit of the region. The everyday rhythm of Hillburn is one of a place that has learned to live in harmony with its surroundings, a place where the echoes of industry are softened by the persistent whisper of the wind through the trees.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hillburn, 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 Hillburn and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Hillburn includes the ZIP code (10931), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Suffern 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 Hillburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.