North Branch New York Map

About North Branch, New York

North Branch is a locality in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². North Branch is located at 41.8068°N, 74.9916°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12766.

North Branch rests in a fold of Sullivan County, where the land rises and falls with a quiet persistence, cloaking itself in a dense, verdant weave of deciduous trees. It lies 38.5 miles north-west of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 311°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Cochecton. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and decaying leaves, a perfume of the forest floor that clings to the very stones of the road. Streams, born from unseen springs, ribbon through the terrain, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the canopy, hinting at a deeper, more ancient stillness. The character of North Branch is one of subtle resilience, a place that doesn't shout its presence but rather draws you in with its understated beauty and the rustle of unseen life. The history of North Branch is tied to the land's bounty, a narrative etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythm of seasons and the quiet pursuits of its people. Once, the timber industry shaped its contours, the great trees felled and sent downstream, leaving behind a legacy of cleared fields that now invite the return of wilder growth. Today, the local economy leans into the quieter pleasures of rural life, with small farms and artisanal producers finding fertile ground. The proximity to larger natural preserves means that the character of North Branch remains largely untouched by sprawling development, preserving a sense of open space and a connection to the wild that feels increasingly rare.

About This North Branch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Branch, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.806755, -74.991554. 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 North Branch and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for North Branch includes the ZIP code (12766), telephone area code (845), county seat of Sullivan County (Monticello), 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 North Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.