Mountain Dale New York Map

About Mountain Dale, New York

Mountain Dale is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 499. The population density is 19.3 people per km². Mountain Dale is located at 41.6895°N, 74.5313°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12763.

Mountain Dale rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, its landscape a gentle unfolding of wooded hills and open fields, stitched together by the meandering Willowemoc Creek. It lies 17.7 miles north-north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 342°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-north-east of Monticello. The air here often carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk can cast a softened, golden glow upon the weathered barns and clapboard houses that dot the terrain. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a dense green of deciduous and evergreen trees, seem to cradle the small community, their slopes offering a quiet grandeur that belies the practicalities of everyday life below. The economic pulse of Mountain Dale has long been tied to the land, first as a farming community and later, in the mid-20th century, as a popular destination for summer resorts that catered to families seeking respite from the city heat. While the grand hotels are largely gone, remnants of that era can still be glimpsed in the architecture and the enduring spirit of hospitality. Today, the local economy finds footing in a blend of small businesses, artisan crafts, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to the area for hiking, fishing along the Willowemoc, and exploring the unique character of Mountain Dale. The whispers of past generations, of farmers who worked these fields and families who sought solace here, seem to linger in the quiet hum of the village.

About This Mountain Dale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mountain Dale, 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 Mountain Dale and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Mountain Dale includes the ZIP code (12763), 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 Mountain Dale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.