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Hillcrest New York Map

Explore Hillcrest, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hillcrest, New York

How to Use This Hillcrest, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hillcrest, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hillcrest.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hillcrest
State	New York (NY)
County	Rockland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.129821
Longitude	-74.035032
Population	8,164
Density	2424.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	14717, 10977
Area Code	607, 914
County Seat	New City
School District	East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)

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About Hillcrest, New York

Hillcrest is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,164. The population density is 2424.7 people per km². Hillcrest is located at 41.1298°N, 74.0350°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 14717, 10977.

Hillcrest occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its natural features and the steady pace of the region. It lies 1.0 miles north of Spring Valley, NY (from Spring Valley, NY: bearing 8°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Ramapo. The terrain around Hillcrest unfolds with a deliberate character, marked by the gentle presence of the RAMAPO TOWN OF 35-904 Land which provides a constant, open backdrop to daily life. Nearby, the waters of Pascack Brook carve a narrow path through the earth, while the still surface of Bockar Lake mirrors the shifting gray of the sky. Far to the distance, the silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a vague, jagged hem on the horizon. The air here holds a crispness that suggests the proximity of the coast, even as the land remains anchored in its inland position.

Development in Hillcrest emerged from the practical needs of settlers who recognized the potential in the surrounding soil and the proximity to essential resources. The local economy maintains a steady rhythm, rooted in a history of small-scale industry and the careful stewardship of the land. Residents often look toward the nearby File Factory Hollow as a reminder of the area’s industrial heritage, where early manufacturing once shaped the local livelihood. Commerce continues to flow through established channels, mirroring the quiet efficiency found at the Julius Peterson Boat Yard several miles away. As the seasons change, the residents of Hillcrest organize their work around the realities of the climate, ensuring that the local infrastructure remains resilient and functional.

Cultural life in Hillcrest possesses a reserved intensity, reflecting the quietude of the nearby Ramapo Mountain State Forest. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, a path that offers a physical connection to the rugged terrain that defines this corner of the state. The spirit of the place is best observed during local gatherings, where the community gathers to celebrate the changing light and the harvest of the season. While the region claims many industrious citizens, the fame of the area rests on the contributions of those who have moved from these quiet streets to influence the wider world, such as the actor Alan Alda, who spent formative years in the vicinity. Hillcrest remains a place where the landmarks serve as silent witnesses to the daily routines of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

RAMAPO TOWN OF Land (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 058° NE
TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 183° S
New City Welcome area and fountain (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 063° NE
Kevin Landau Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 063° NE
Blauvelt Homestead (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 041° NE
History Center Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 042° NE
Vickers & Sons Bell (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 042° NE
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 330° NW
Town of Ramapo Challenger Learning Center (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 252° W
New York State Lands (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 018° N
AMC Palisades 21 (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 118° SE
Camp-18 (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 302° NW
J J Wood Saw Mill (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 341° N
Brickhead Truth (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 042° NE
Lafayette Theatre (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 260° W
Russian Bear (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 288° W
Elmwood Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 114° SE
Rockland Theatre (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 113° SE
Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 216° SW
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 182° S
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.9 mi, 135° SE
Sing Sing Prison Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 076° E
Bowling Rocks (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 329° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 11.6 mi, 326° NW · 110k acres

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