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Hudson New York Map

Explore Hudson, 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 Hudson, New York

How to Use This Hudson, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hudson, 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 Hudson.

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	Hudson
State	New York (NY)
County	Columbia County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.252865
Longitude	-73.790959
Population	5,894
Density	1054.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	12534
Area Code	845
County Seat	Hudson
School District	Hudson City School District

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About Hudson, New York

Hudson is a locality in Columbia County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,894. The population density is 1054.5 people per km². Hudson is located at 42.2529°N, 73.7910°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hudson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 12534.

Hudson rises from the eastern banks of the Hudson River, presenting a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland geography. It lies 4.5 miles east-northeast of Catskill, NY (from Catskill, NY: bearing 57°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west-northwest of Claverack. Underhill Pond remains a constant, reflective presence at the edge of the landscape, while the distant Catskill Mountains form a serrated, blue-gray silhouette against the western sky. The West Flats stretch out as a low-lying expanse, offering a stark contrast to the elevation of the surrounding terrain. Residents often find solace in the City of Hudson Land, a local preserve that anchors the community to its immediate environment. When the light shifts in the late afternoon, the air takes on a crisp, cooling quality that seems to settle over the earth with a deliberate, heavy grace.

Hudson traces its origins to a determined group of maritime merchants who established a foothold here, fundamentally shaping the trajectory of its development. The local economy has evolved from its early industrial roots into a sophisticated network of commerce that relies on the steady movement of goods and regional trade. Artisans and small-scale manufacturers now occupy spaces once reserved for heavy machinery, repurposing the brick architecture to suit a modern, refined aesthetic. The nearby Beebe Hill State Forest serves as a reminder of the vast timberlands that once dictated the pace of regional growth and labor. Prosperity here is measured in the patient restoration of old storefronts and the quiet, consistent hum of businesses that cater to a discerning clientele.

Hudson maintains a distinct cultural character that balances a reverence for its architectural heritage with a progressive, creative spirit. The streets are punctuated by the sight of Buttermilk Falls, where the water descends with a rhythmic intensity that punctuates the stillness of the woods. Among the notable figures associated with the wider region, the artist Frederic Edwin Church chose to build his estate nearby, drawn by the same atmospheric light that still illuminates the river valley today. The community calendar fills with seasonal gatherings that draw visitors to the center of the district, fostering a sense of continuity that spans generations. Evenings in the area are marked by a particular stillness, as the transition from day to dusk reveals a town that remains deeply connected to the texture of its own history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stageworks (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 281° W
Hudson State Correctional Facility (State Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 190° S
City Of Hudson Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 315° NW
Hudson Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 299° NW
Middle Ground Flats Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 316° NW
Kiwanis Olympic Torch Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 125° SE
Rivet Creek L.L.C (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 199° S
Scenic Hudson Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 218° SW
Athens Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 338° N
Hudson, City of Land (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 126° SE
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.9 mi, 017° N
Brandow Point Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 267° W
New York State Lands (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 224° SW
Hudson River Islands State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 009° N
Cone Zero Ceramics School (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 238° SW
Lumberyard Contemporary Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 237° SW
Bridge Street Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 239° SW
Greene County Historical Society (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 336° NW
Bronck House Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 336° NW
Diving Lady (Public Artwork) — 9.4 mi, 154° SE
Town of Cairo (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 286° W
Burial Ground (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 024° NE
Polly's Rock (Viewpoint) — 11.4 mi, 268° W
Otis Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 252° W
Stone House (Historic Ruins) — 14.2 mi, 254° W
Mountain Top Historical Society (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 256° W
Circle Museum (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 086° E
Shaker Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 040° NE
Weis Cinema (Cinema) — 17.2 mi, 201° S
Lookout Gallery (Gallery) — 17.9 mi, 257° W

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