Philmont New York Map

About Philmont, New York

Philmont is a locality in Columbia County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,439. The population density is 500.3 people per km². Philmont is located at 42.2484°N, 73.6532°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12565.

Philmont rests in a broad valley, where the Taconic foothills begin their ascent towards the Catskills, a landscape etched by ancient glaciers and the persistent flow of the Roeliff Jansen Kill. It lies 24.5 miles west of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-north-east of Claverack. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: fields of a deep, fertile green stretch outward, often punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that hold their leaves like burnished coins well into autumn. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, wilder fragrance of pine needles. On clear evenings, the western sky above Philmont can ignite with a painterly wash of rose and lavender, silhouetting the rounded shoulders of the distant hills. The history of Philmont is deeply entwined with the textile industry, particularly with the former Philadelphia Textile Finishing Company, whose sprawling brick buildings, now repurposed, stand as a silent testament to a bygone era of local enterprise. This industrial heritage has shaped the character of Philmont, lending it a grounded, working-class sensibility that coexists with the quiet charm of its rural setting. The Roeliff Jansen Kill, a constant murmur in the background, once powered the mills and continues to nourish the surrounding farmland, a reminder of the natural forces that have always been central to life in this corner of Columbia County. Local traditions, born from generations of hard work and community interdependence, still hold a quiet sway, fostering a sense of belonging that is palpable in the unhurried pace of everyday life.

About This Philmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Philmont, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.248421, -73.653176. 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 Philmont and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Philmont includes the ZIP code (12565), telephone area code (845), county seat of Columbia County (Hudson), and school district assignment (Taconic Hills 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 Philmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.