Loch Sheldrake New York Map

About Loch Sheldrake, New York

Loch Sheldrake is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,308. The population density is 333.5 people per km². Loch Sheldrake is located at 41.7701°N, 74.6571°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12759.

Loch Sheldrake unfolds as a landscape of gentle, forested hills that slope down towards a body of water, its surface mirroring the sky in a shifting palette of grays and blues. It lies 25.5 miles north-north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 332°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Monticello. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that hem in the scattered homes and businesses. Even in the midday sun, a certain quietude prevails, a feeling of the land holding its breath, as if attuned to the slow, deliberate passage of seasons. The terrain itself is a testament to glacial sculpting, its contours softened by time and the persistent work of water, creating a character that is both resilient and subtly yielding. The story of Loch Sheldrake is one of resilient adaptation, a place that once pulsed with the energy of summer camps and the hopeful laughter of vacationers. Its economy, once heavily reliant on that seasonal tourism, has since broadened, finding its footing in local services and the quiet hum of small businesses that cater to a year-round population. The waters that give Loch Sheldrake its name, though perhaps not grand in scale, still serve as a focal point, a quiet invitation to contemplation or a simple afternoon spent by the shore. The land, with its scattered farms and the enduring presence of the Catskill Mountains on the horizon, has shaped a way of life that values connection to the earth and a measured pace, a distinct character that persists through the changing tides of modern life.

About This Loch Sheldrake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Loch Sheldrake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.770091, -74.657105. 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 Loch Sheldrake and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Loch Sheldrake includes the ZIP code (12759), telephone area code (845), county seat of Sullivan County (Monticello), and school district assignment (Fallsburg 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 Loch Sheldrake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.