Leeds New York Map

About Leeds, New York

Leeds is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 242. The population density is 83.2 people per km². Leeds is located at 42.2554°N, 73.9024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12414.

Leeds unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Catskill Mountains' eastern flank, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the Hudson River Valley. It lies 28.4 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 195°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of Catskill. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a spring rain, and the late afternoon sun casts long, buttery shadows across the rolling fields and the densely wooded hillsides that cradle the hamlet. The Greene Creek, a vital artery, meanders through the terrain, its waters reflecting the sky and the surrounding verdant slopes, a constant, murmuring presence. The roads that wind through Leeds are often canopied by ancient oaks and maples, their branches forming a living archway that filters the sunlight into a shifting mosaic on the asphalt below. Originally settled as a farming community, Leeds retains echoes of its agricultural past in the weathered barns and stone walls that still mark the boundaries of once-tilled land. The economy, while diversified now, still finds a quiet strength in its connection to the land, with small farms and artisan producers contributing to the local character. The remnants of its industrial beginnings, perhaps a disused mill or a foundational stone from a long-gone factory, hint at a history of industriousness, a time when the creek’s power was harnessed for different purposes. Today, Leeds thrives on a more measured pace, attracting those who seek the quiet beauty of the Catskills and the enduring spirit of a place that has seen generations come and go, each leaving their subtle imprint on the very ground.

About This Leeds Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leeds, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.255365, -73.902352. 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 Leeds and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Leeds includes the ZIP code (12451), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Catskill 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 Leeds is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.