Plattekill New York Map

About Plattekill, New York

Plattekill is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Plattekill is located at 41.6176°N, 74.0760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12568.

Plattekill unfurls across a landscape where rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation, meet the more rugged contours of the Shawangunk Ridge. It lies 5.6 miles east of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Poughkeepsie. Here, verdant pastures, often dotted with the stoic forms of grazing Holsteins, give way to stands of oak and maple, their leaves a riot of color in autumn, a hushed green in summer. The air itself carries a certain weight, a cool, damp breath drawn from the nearby Esopus Creek and the rich, dark earth that underpins it all. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, casts a diffuse glow, illuminating the broad fields and the quiet lines of farmhouses, their clapboard weathered to the color of old bone. The history of Plattekill is written in the land itself, a narrative of agricultural ambition and the quiet persistence of those who sought a life from its soil. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground and the promise of a fresh start, established farms that continue to define the very character of Plattekill. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a deep connection to its agrarian roots, with apple orchards and dairy farms remaining significant presences, their produce finding its way to bustling farmers' markets. Remnants of a past industrial life can be glimpsed in the sturdy stone foundations of former mills, testament to an era when water power harnessed the energy of the Esopus Creek, a waterway that now offers a more tranquil beauty, its banks a haven for birds and the rustle of unseen creatures.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Plattekill, 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 Plattekill and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Plattekill includes the ZIP code (12589), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Wallkill 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 Plattekill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.