MacDonnell Heights New York Map
MacDonnell Heights, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of MacDonnell Heights, Dutchess County.
Interactive Map of MacDonnell Heights, New York
| City | MacDonnell Heights |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.709538 |
| Longitude | -73.862357 |
| Population | 1,429 |
| Density | 884.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About MacDonnell Heights, New York
MacDonnell Heights is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,429. The population density is 884.2 people per km². MacDonnell Heights is located at 41.7095°N, 73.8624°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12603.
MacDonnell Heights rises with a quiet dignity from the undulating terrain of Dutchess County, a place where the rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and weather, cradle pockets of verdant woodlands. It lies 3.1 miles east-north-east of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-east of Hyde Park. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the older farmhouses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, illuminating the patchwork of fields and the sturdy, stoic silhouettes of mature oak trees that stand as silent sentinels. The character of MacDonnell Heights is one of understated resilience, a quiet persistence that mirrors the enduring spirit of the land itself. The history of MacDonnell Heights is deeply entwined with the agricultural past of the Hudson Valley, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the enduring patterns of the fields that have sustained generations. Once, this land echoed with the clamor of its early settlers, their efforts shaping the very contours of the hills into productive farmland. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, the local economy has diversified, with a growing number of residents finding work in the surrounding professional centers and a burgeoning appreciation for local artisanal crafts. The distinctive charm of MacDonnell Heights lies in this blend of the old and the new, a place where the echoes of its agrarian roots can still be heard in the rustle of corn stalks and the distant lowing of cattle, a gentle reminder of the enduring connection between the people and the soil.
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About This MacDonnell Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of MacDonnell Heights, 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 MacDonnell Heights and Dutchess County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for MacDonnell Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct MacDonnell Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
