New Hempstead New York Map
Explore New Hempstead, 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 New Hempstead, New York
How to Use This New Hempstead, New York Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for New Hempstead, 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 New Hempstead.
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 | New Hempstead |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rockland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.145709 |
| Longitude | -74.051034 |
| Population | 5,463 |
| Density | 742.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 10977 |
| Area Code | 914 |
| County Seat | New City |
| School District | East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) |
About New Hempstead, New York
New Hempstead is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,463. The population density is 742.2 people per km². New Hempstead is located at 41.1457°N, 74.0510°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. New Hempstead is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 10977.New Hempstead reveals itself through a landscape defined by subtle shifts in elevation and the persistent, quiet movement of water through the local terrain. It lies 2.4 miles west of New City, NY (from New City, NY: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east of Ramapo. The South Branch Minisceongo Creek meanders through the woods just one mile away, its presence marked by the silver glint of water against the darker soil of the banks. Nearby, the calm surface of Bockar Lake offers a reflective stillness that defines the lower-lying basins of the region. Though the Appalachian Mountains rise as a distant silhouette on the far horizon, the immediate surroundings remain dominated by the gentle, verdant slopes that lead toward the deeper greenery of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest. At dusk, the quality of light here softens, casting long, amber shadows that bring a profound sense of peace to the open fields of New Hempstead.
Early development in New Hempstead drew its strength from the fertile promise of the soil and the steady growth of surrounding trade networks. The economy has transitioned over the decades from agrarian roots into a quiet, residential character that supports a diverse array of professional pursuits. Residents often find their livelihoods linked to the broader regional industries that stretch toward the professional hubs of the coast, yet the local atmosphere remains distinctly removed from the clamor of dense urban centers. The influence of File Factory Hollow remains a reminder of the area's industrial legacy, where the utilization of natural resources once dictated the rhythm of daily labor. Today, the focus has shifted toward maintaining a stable, suburban equilibrium that balances the demands of modern commerce with the preservation of local space.
Cultural life in New Hempstead is shaped by a commitment to communal engagement and the appreciation of the natural environment that surrounds the homes here. Visitors and residents alike frequently utilize the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, which winds through the landscape to offer a direct connection to the rugged character of the regional wilderness. For those seeking active recreation, Fairway Park serves as a central gathering point where the pace of the afternoon slows to match the movement of the wind through the trees. The proximity to Haverstraw Marina provides a bridge to the wider maritime interests of the region, allowing for a perspective that looks toward the water despite the inland elevation. While the town is defined by its unassuming grace, the quietude of New Hempstead fosters a reflective quality that has long attracted those who prefer the steady, predictable unfolding of the seasons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- RAMAPO TOWN OF 35-0406 Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 338° N
- RAMAPO TOWN OF Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 205° SW
- Orchards of Concklin (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 025° NE
- Harriman State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 333° NW
- New City Welcome area and fountain (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 088° E
- Kevin Landau Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 088° E
- Blauvelt Homestead (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 062° NE
- History Center Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 062° NE
- Vickers & Sons Bell (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 063° NE
- New York State Lands (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 034° NE
- Town of Ramapo Challenger Learning Center (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 233° SW
- Camp-18 (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 296° NW
- J J Wood Saw Mill (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 347° N
- Russian Bear (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 280° W
- Lafayette Theatre (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 248° W
- Brickhead Truth (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 056° NE
- AMC Palisades 21 (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 124° SE
- Elmwood Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 118° SE
- Rockland Theatre (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 118° SE
- Bowling Rocks (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 330° NW
- Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 207° SW
- Mill Race Ruins (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 243° SW
- Sing Sing Prison Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 084° E
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 10.2 mi, 326° NW · 110k acres
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About This New Hempstead Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Hempstead, New York. Coordinates: 41.145709, -74.051034. 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 New Hempstead includes the ZIP code (10977), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
