Hunter New York Map

About Hunter, New York

Hunter is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Hunter is located at 42.2137°N, 74.2188°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12442.

Hunter lies cradled by the Catskill Mountains, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the passage of seasons. It lies 37.4 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 205°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north of Edgewood. Rolling slopes, cloaked in the deep emerald of hemlock and pine, rise towards summits often softened by a persistent haze, a veil that lends a dreamlike quality to the distant ridges. In the hollows, the air hangs cool and thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. The streams that tumble down these inclines, born from snowmelt and spring rains, are threads of quicksilver, their murmur a constant, soothing presence. The character of Hunter is one of quiet resilience, of a landscape that commands respect and offers solace in its unadorned grandeur. This corner of Greene County holds a history etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked its rugged terrain. Once, the forests provided timber and the very air was alive with the industry of the tanning trade, the scent of bark and leather mingling with the mountain breezes. Today, Hunter’s economy finds its pulse in the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its reputation as a haven for outdoor pursuits, a place where the allure of skiing in winter gives way to hiking and the simple joy of breathing deeply in summer. The village itself, a cluster of buildings that hug the curves of the road, holds a certain unpretentious charm, its shops and eateries catering to a life lived at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a rhythm that feels both ancient and refreshingly present.

About This Hunter Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hunter, 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 Hunter and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Hunter includes the ZIP code (12442), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Hunter-Tannersville 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 Hunter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.