Lexington New York Map

About Lexington, New York

Lexington is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Lexington is located at 42.2404°N, 74.3654°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12452.

Lexington lies cradled by the Catskill Mountains, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, its slopes cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of hemlock and hardwood. It lies 39.5 miles south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Shandaken. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Roads wind like forgotten ribbons through valleys carved by ancient glaciers, opening onto vistas of rolling hills that stretch towards a sky often painted with dramatic, shifting clouds. In the spring, the very ground seems to exhale a soft, green mist, while autumn ignites the mountainsides in a blaze of fiery color, a spectacle that draws the eye and stills the hurried heart. The history of Lexington is bound to the land itself, a story of hardy settlers who found their livelihood in the rich soil and abundant forests. Once a hub for bluestone quarrying, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the stone foundations of older buildings and the occasional abandoned quarry pit, now softened by time and moss. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a deep connection to the natural world, with small farms dotting the landscape and a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts. The Catskill Creek, a vital artery of this region, murmurs its constant song, a timeless presence that has witnessed generations come and go, shaping the character of Lexington into a place of enduring, understated beauty.

About This Lexington Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (12452), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment. 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 Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.