Explore Pearl River, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pearl River, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pearl River.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Pearl River |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rockland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.061561 |
| Longitude | -74.007832 |
| Population | 16,567 |
| Density | 941.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 10965 |
| Area Code | 914 |
| County Seat | New City |
| School District | Pearl River Union Free School District |
Pearl River maintains a quiet composure as the Muddy Brook winds through its landscape, defining the local topography with a subtle, persistent flow. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of Nanuet, NY (from Nanuet, NY: bearing 192°T), and is situated 9.5 miles southeast of Ramapo. The terrain around Pearl River reflects the character of the nearby Saddle River Valley, providing a sense of enclosure that keeps the horizon intimate and grounded. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of the Town Of Orangetown Land, where the light at dusk catches the tall grasses in shades of amber and pale violet. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far off on the horizon, the immediate environment is shaped by the gentle, verdant slopes that lead toward the local Reed Pond. This inland setting remains connected to the broader regional geography, with the Hook Mountain Yacht Club serving as a reminder of the proximity to open water just seventeen miles away.
Pearl River traces its origins to a period of agricultural expansion, eventually evolving into a hub defined by its proximity to larger commercial corridors. The local economy shifted over time from early farming roots to a diverse landscape of small businesses and professional services that characterize the modern workday. Many residents find employment in the neighboring industrial sectors or commute to nearby hubs, maintaining a steady, industrious rhythm that defines the work week. The development of the area has been marked by a transition from rural homesteads to a more structured suburban arrangement, yet the memory of its earlier, quieter chapters remains visible in the architecture of the older streets. This economic stability allows Pearl River to sustain a consistent quality of life, where the focus remains on the preservation of local character amidst the pressures of regional growth.
Cultural life in Pearl River is anchored by a sense of neighborly continuity and a deep appreciation for local traditions that bring people together throughout the calendar year. Public gatherings in the Town Of Orangetown Land often serve as the focal point for seasonal celebrations, reflecting the communal spirit that defines the daily experience here. While the Ramapo Mountain State Forest offers a rugged escape for those seeking the solitude of the woods, the local streets themselves possess a distinct, human-scale charm. Notable figures such as the actor Bill Murray once spent formative years in the vicinity, leaving a legacy that is still acknowledged by long-term residents. The atmosphere of Pearl River is best captured in the late afternoon, when the shadows grow long across the pavement and the pace of the commute slows to a reflective, quiet hum.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pearl River, New York. Coordinates: 41.061561, -74.007832. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Pearl River includes the ZIP code (10965), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Pearl River Union Free School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |