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Monticello New York Map

Explore Monticello, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Monticello, New York

How to Use This Monticello, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monticello, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Monticello.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Monticello
State	New York (NY)
County	Sullivan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.655646
Longitude	-74.689328
Population	7,173
Density	678.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	12701
Area Code	845
County Seat	Monticello
School District	Monticello Central School District

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About Monticello, New York

Monticello is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,173. The population density is 678.6 people per km². Monticello is located at 41.6556°N, 74.6893°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monticello is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 12701.

Monticello commands a position within a landscape defined by the deep, internal quiet of the inland terrain. It lies 18.6 miles west-southwest of Wawarsing, NY (from Wawarsing, NY: bearing 247°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-southeast of Bethel.

The earth here remains firm, far removed from the influence of the tides, holding instead the steady weight of a region defined by its woodlands and elevation. Tannery Brook drifts through the landscape just one mile away, marking the land with its narrow, persistent path. To the north, the distant Appalachian Mountains rise against the horizon like a serrated gray edge of the world. Kiamesha Lake rests calmly only two miles distant, its surface often mirroring the heavy, changing clouds of the season. Visitors seeking the movement of water may find Katrina Falls five miles away, where the flow descends with a sharp, singular focus. The Cage Basketball Court remains a central point of activity, grounding the local life in a space where the air feels crisp and distinctly untethered to the coast.

Monticello grew through the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of its timber and its position as a crossroads for inland travel. Early industry relied upon the extraction of resources from the surrounding woods, shaping an economy that eventually transitioned toward the hospitality and service sectors that define the current era. The local commerce reflects a persistent, working-class resilience, as the town adapts to the shifting demands of a modern regional market. Small businesses and service hubs sustain the daily rhythm, providing the essential fibers of a functioning community. While the past remains visible in the architecture of older storefronts, the town looks toward a future defined by its capacity to reinvent its economic utility. This evolution ensures that Monticello remains a place of genuine, unadorned utility rather than mere artifice.

Monticello carries a character shaped by the distinct, seasonal transitions of the interior, where the light at dusk often turns a sharp, pale gold against the trees. The Cage Basketball Court serves as a local landmark where the spirit of the community gathers, offering a space for movement and social connection. Cultural life here is quiet, marked by the observance of local events that honor the heritage of the region without the need for grand public spectacles. While many have passed through these roads, it is the endurance of the local inhabitants that defines the true nature of the area. One might recognize the legacy of such figures as the iconic songwriter Sammy Cahn, who spent his formative years in this region, absorbing the rhythms of a world defined by its distance from the frantic pace of the larger metropolises. Life proceeds with a deliberate pace, acknowledging the seasons as they arrive and depart, leaving the town to settle back into its own steady, internal frequency.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rialto Theatre (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 103° E
Village Of Monticello Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 301° NW
Ted Stroebele Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 304° NW
Sullivan County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
Monticello Village Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 059° NE
Town Of Thompson Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 270° W
I ♥ Ny (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 302° NW
RW Epicenter (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 084° E
Palisades Interstate Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 038° NE
Rock Hill Peace Dove (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 114° SE
Neversink River Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 166° S
Unknown Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 043° NE
Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 141° SE
Mongaup Valley Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 220° SW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 353° N
Lower Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.8 mi, 335° NW
Old Pipeline Remnant (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 202° S
Liberty Museum and Arts Center (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 344° N
1969 Woodstock Monument (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 288° W
Carriage House (Historic Ruins) — 11.5 mi, 342° N
Roosa Gap State Forest (State Wilderness) — 13.0 mi, 101° E
Gobbler's Knob State Forest (State Wilderness) — 13.0 mi, 147° SE
Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 162° S
Artists' Market Community Center (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 223° SW
Overturned 1938 Truck (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 074° E
RIVER ACCESS sign (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 248° W
Port Jervis Fireman Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 180° S
VanTran Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 19.4 mi, 338° N
Dvaa (Gallery) — 19.5 mi, 260° W
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 21.6 mi, 188° S · 58k acres

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