Peach Lake New York Map

About Peach Lake, New York

Peach Lake is a locality in Putnam County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,038. The population density is 165.7 people per km². Peach Lake is located at 41.3676°N, 73.5779°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10509.

Peach Lake, a gem of Putnam County, unfolds with a gentle, rolling embrace of verdant hills and shimmering water. It lies 6.7 miles west-south-west of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 254°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-east of Carmel. The landscape here is a symphony of dappled sunlight filtering through mature oaks and maples, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze. Stony outcrops, remnants of ancient glacial journeys, punctuate the terrain, providing rugged counterpoints to the soft, inviting shores that fringe the lake’s clear, cool expanse. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that hints at the deep woods and the unhurried passage of seasons, a quiet invitation to linger and breathe. The history of Peach Lake is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have tended. Once a vital hub for summer resorts and a place where the air buzzed with the laughter of vacationers seeking respite from city heat, its character now leans towards a peaceful, year-round residency. The local economy, once buoyed by tourism and a scattering of small farms, has evolved to embrace a more suburban rhythm, yet the echoes of its past linger in the character of its neighborhoods and the enduring appeal of its natural beauty. The lake itself, a constant presence, remains the heart of Peach Lake, a place where memories are made and the simple pleasures of lakeside living continue to thrive.

About This Peach Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peach Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.367594, -73.577904. 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 Peach Lake and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Peach Lake includes the ZIP code (10509), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Putnam County (Carmel), and school district assignment (North Salem Central School District). 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 Peach Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.