Oak Hill New York Map

About Oak Hill, New York

Oak Hill is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Oak Hill is located at 42.4098°N, 74.1524°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12460.

Oak Hill rises from Greene County like a quiet assertion of the Catskill foothills, its landscape a gentle, rolling embrace of verdant fields and mature woodlands. It lies 23.8 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 211°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of Westerlo. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, where the land breathes with a soft, undulating rhythm, giving way to broad meadows that unfurl under the vast expanse of the New York sky. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and spreading like weathered hands, stand sentinel, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The air, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of pine. It is a place where the horizon feels both boundless and intimately framed by the surrounding green, a landscape that invites contemplation and a deep, quiet appreciation for the enduring beauty of the natural world. The history of Oak Hill is woven into the agricultural heart of Greene County, a legacy of hardworking families who have shaped these fields and forests over generations. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with dairy farms and small-scale agriculture forming the backbone of its identity, their rhythms dictated by the changing seasons rather than the frenetic pulse of urban centers. While the grand estates of bygone eras may have faded, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the soil remain palpable. Local craftspeople and artisans, drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty, contribute to the distinctive character of Oak Hill, their creations often reflecting the very essence of this peaceful corner of the world. The quiet hum of everyday life here is a testament to a community that values its heritage and finds contentment in the enduring simplicity of its rural existence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Oak Hill includes the ZIP code (12028), telephone area code (518, 845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), 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 Oak Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.