Mount Pleasant New York Map

About Mount Pleasant, New York

Mount Pleasant is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. Mount Pleasant is located at 42.0484°N, 74.2890°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10594.

Mount Pleasant rests in a fold of Ulster County, where the Catskill foothills begin their slow, deliberate climb. It lies 30.6 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 322°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-west of Edgewood. Here, the land exhales a quietude, a blend of rolling fields giving way to denser woodlands that hold the cool breath of shadowed ravines. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the skin like the memory of a long-ago rain. The scattered farmsteads, with their weathered barns and broad porches, seem to have grown organically from the terrain, their lines softened by the persistent caress of wind and weather. The light, when it strikes the western slopes, is a liquid gold, illuminating the subtle textures of the fields and lending an almost ethereal glow to the distant, hazy peaks. The history of Mount Pleasant is entwined with the agricultural spirit of the region, a legacy of cultivation and modest prosperity. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the fertile soil, supporting a mix of dairy farms and orchards that still dot the landscape, their seasons dictating the quiet rhythm of life. More recently, the proximity to larger centers has introduced a commuter element, but the heart of Mount Pleasant remains rooted in its agricultural past and the enduring connection to the land. Visitors often remark on the unpretentious charm, the lack of ostentatious landmarks, and the pervasive sense of calm that allows the subtle beauty of its rolling hills and verdant valleys to truly resonate.

About This Mount Pleasant Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Pleasant, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.048425, -74.289036. 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 Mount Pleasant and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Mount Pleasant includes the ZIP code (12457), telephone area code (845, 914), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), 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 Mount Pleasant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.