Olive New York Map

About Olive, New York

Olive is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Olive is located at 41.9457°N, 74.2414°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12461.

Olive unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the Catskill Creek begins its meandering journey. It lies 23.7 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 316°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Hurley. The landscape here is a study in soft, rounded forms, the forested slopes giving way to meadows that in late spring are a riot of Queen Anne's lace and wild daisies. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the land’s generative power. Small farms dot the landscape, their weathered barns and silos standing like sentinels against the wide, often dramatic, sky, their red roofs a warm punctuation against the deep greens of summer or the stark whites of winter. The history of Olive is tied to the land, a story of agriculture and a quiet persistence. Once a hub for bluestone quarrying, the scars of that industry are still visible in some of the steeper ravines, though nature has begun to reclaim them with a determined, patient hand. Today, the economy of Olive leans towards a more gentle rhythm, with local produce stands and artisanal craft shops offering a taste of its enduring spirit. The sheer beauty of the surrounding Catskill Park, with its accessible trails and the promise of clear, star-filled nights, draws visitors seeking respite, but the heart of Olive remains with its residents, a community that has learned to live in harmony with the land's cycles.

About This Olive Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Olive, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.945687, -74.241409. 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 Olive and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Olive includes the ZIP code (12481), telephone area code (845), 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 Olive is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.