Lake Katrine New York Map

About Lake Katrine, New York

Lake Katrine is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,176. The population density is 387.1 people per km². Lake Katrine is located at 41.9856°N, 73.9882°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12449.

Lake Katrine rests in a quiet corner of Ulster County, its character shaped by the gentle curve of its namesake waterway and the rolling hills that spill down from the Catskill foothills. It lies 20.0 miles north of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 350°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north of Kingston. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a place where broadleaf trees, heavy with summer foliage, cast long shadows across fields of corn and hay. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean scent of damp soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a testament to the working land that surrounds Lake Katrine. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, has a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the weathered clapboard houses and the occasional brightly painted barn with a gentle warmth. The history of Lake Katrine is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley, a legacy that still echoes in the local economy. While once a hub for dairy farms and the processing of their products, the area has seen a slow evolution, with many of its fields now supporting a diverse range of crops and the emergence of artisanal food producers. This shift has brought a new vibrancy to Lake Katrine, a quiet industriousness that respects the traditional rhythms of the land. The nearby presence of the Hudson River, though not directly bordering Lake Katrine, has historically been a vital artery for trade and transport, its influence still felt in the broader economic landscape of the region. The community retains a grounded feel, a place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life allows for a genuine appreciation of the passing seasons and the enduring beauty of the Ulster County countryside.

About This Lake Katrine Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Katrine, 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 Lake Katrine and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Lake Katrine includes the ZIP code (12449), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Kingston City 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 Lake Katrine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.