Patterson New York Map

About Patterson, New York

Patterson is a locality in Putnam County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Patterson is located at 41.5137°N, 73.6062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12563.

Patterson rests in the rolling hills of Putnam County, where ancient bedrock pushes through the soil, lending a rugged character to the landscape. It lies 6.9 miles north-north-east of Carmel, NY (from Carmel, NY: bearing 33°T), and is situated 3.3 miles south of Pawling. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a place where dense woodlands of oak and maple embrace meandering streams, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, earthy scent. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often filters with a soft, diffused quality, painting the undergrowth in shifting patterns of light and shadow. The land, sculpted by millennia of glacial activity, offers a quiet, enduring beauty, a constant reminder of the deep time that has shaped this corner of New York. Patterson’s story is one of agricultural roots and a slow, steady evolution. For generations, farms dotted these hillsides, the land yielding its bounty to diligent hands, and the echoes of that agrarian past can still be felt in the open fields that occasionally break the tree line. More recently, Patterson has become a haven for those seeking a quieter existence while remaining within reach of urban centers, a subtle shift that has brought new faces and a gentle hum of commerce to its core. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to its heritage, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents, creating a palpable sense of local pride and community that is as enduring as the hills themselves.

About This Patterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Patterson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.513705, -73.606238. 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 Patterson and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Patterson includes the ZIP code (12563), telephone area code (845), county seat of Putnam County (Carmel), 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 Patterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.