Philmont New York Map
Philmont, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Philmont, Columbia County.
Interactive Map of Philmont, New York
| City | Philmont |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.248421 |
| Longitude | -73.653176 |
| Population | 1,439 |
| Density | 500.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Philmont Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Philmont, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Philmont is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Philmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
