MacDonnell Heights New York Map
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Interactive Map of MacDonnell Heights, New York
| City | MacDonnell Heights |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.709538 |
| Longitude | -73.862357 |
| Population | 1,291 |
| Density | 793.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 12603 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| County Seat | Poughkeepsie |
| School District | Arlington Central School District |
About MacDonnell Heights, New York
MacDonnell Heights is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,291. The population density is 793.7 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 emerges from a landscape defined by the deliberate, winding path of Wappinger Creek, which carves a quiet corridor through the earth just below the residential crests. It lies 3.1 miles east-northeast of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.4 miles southeast of Hyde Park. The topography here rises in steady, measured increments, forming a terrestrial spine that overlooks the broader rural expanse where the Town Of Poughkeepsie Land offers a preserved, verdant buffer against encroaching development. To the west, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains anchors the horizon, providing a permanent backdrop to the shifting light that filters through the oak and maple canopy. On autumn afternoons, the sun casts a long, amber glow across the limestone outcroppings, illuminating the peculiar, quiet texture of the soil that distinguishes MacDonnell Heights from the more frantic pace of the southern reaches.
History in MacDonnell Heights remains etched in the stubborn persistence of its older foundations and the legacy of agricultural land use that once dominated the valley floors. Economic life here has transitioned away from the agrarian rhythms of the past, yet the local character retains a focus on the stewardship of the surrounding terrain, with the deeper, shadowed recesses of Pond Gut serving as a reminder of the area’s rugged, uneven geological heritage. While residents may occasionally travel the ten miles to gaze upon the stillness of Furnace Pond, the daily pulse of the locality is governed by the steady movement of the creek and the seasonal chores of maintaining property in a climate that favors sharp, frost-bitten winters. Life proceeds with a disciplined, unsentimental grace, where the primary concern is the quiet maintenance of a life that balances proximity to regional hubs with the solitary peace of the inland woods.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Town of Poughkeepsie Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 357° N
- Dutchess County Land (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 254° W
- Susan Stein Shiva Theater (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 225° SW
- Juliet Theatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 239° SW
- Richard L. Skimin Memorial Baseball Field (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 303° NW
- James Baird State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 121° SE
- Hudson River State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 310° NW
- Evelyn Rimai Fisher Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 283° W
- John Falcone Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 267° W
- Upper Landing Signage Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 270° W
- Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 241° SW
- Franny Reese Preserve State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 266° W
- Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Area (State Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 068° E
- Winnakee Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 324° NW
- Partial View (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 308° NW
- Black Creek State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 311° NW
- New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 10.5 mi, 213° SW
- Huguenot Street Historic District (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 284° W
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.8 mi, 157° SE · 110k acres
- Wings Castle (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 046° NE
- Stonehouse Wood Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 13.4 mi, 007° N
- Dover Stone Church (Attraction) — 14.2 mi, 082° E
- The Muse (Arts Centre) — 14.3 mi, 310° NW
- Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.5 mi, 085° E · 598 acres
- Lift Cafe (Gallery) — 14.7 mi, 309° NW
- Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 15.1 mi, 278° W
- Marion Royael Gallery (Gallery) — 15.1 mi, 203° SW
- Binnewater Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 15.1 mi, 310° NW
- Upstate Films (Cinema) — 15.3 mi, 350° N
- Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.9 mi, 254° W · 1,196 acres
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About This MacDonnell Heights Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of MacDonnell Heights, New York. Coordinates: 41.709538, -73.862357. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for MacDonnell Heights includes the ZIP code (12603), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Arlington Central School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
