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Poughkeepsie New York Map

Explore Poughkeepsie, 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.

Interactive Map of Poughkeepsie, New York

How to Use This Poughkeepsie, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie.

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	Poughkeepsie
State	New York (NY)
County	Dutchess County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.700371
Longitude	-73.92097
Population	31,577
Density	2370.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	12601, 12602, 12603, 12604
Area Code	845
County Seat	Poughkeepsie
School District	Poughkeepsie City School District

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About Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of 31,577. The population density is 2370.1 people per km². Poughkeepsie is located at 41.7004°N, 73.9210°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Poughkeepsie is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 12601, 12602, 12603.

Poughkeepsie reveals itself through a landscape defined by the persistent, winding flow of the Fall Kill, which carves a path through the terrain as it moves toward the broader, deeper waters defining the regional corridor. It lies 5.9 miles south of Hyde Park, NY (from Hyde Park, NY: bearing 174°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-southeast of New Paltz. The earth here rises and falls in modest, temperate swells, forming a protective cradle that keeps the inland air distinct from the sharp, salt-heavy gusts found far to the south. In the distance, the Appalachian Mountains trace a jagged, violet hem against the horizon, providing a constant, silent scale to the horizon. Within the municipal borders, Poughkeepsie encompasses the area of One Civiv Center Plaza, a protected space that anchors the local geography and offers a quiet, green respite from the pressing pace of modern transit.

Poughkeepsie carries the weight of centuries in its brickwork and the deliberate layout of its older streets, reflecting a founding era when the land was prized for its fertile soil and access to inland trade routes. Early settlers recognized the utility of the Fall Kill, harnessing its energy to power the mills that would eventually anchor the regional economy. Over time, the character of Poughkeepsie evolved from a collection of small agricultural plots into a hub of industry and commerce, mirroring the broader shifts in the state’s development. The architecture that remains stands as a quiet witness to this transition, with heavy masonry and narrow corridors suggesting a time when the focus remained squarely on the labor of the soil and the movement of goods.

Economic life in Poughkeepsie centers on a diverse array of sectors, ranging from advanced technology and computing to the essential services that support a growing regional population. Educational institutions like Vassar College and Marist College serve as intellectual cornerstones, drawing scholars and students who contribute a persistent, youthful vitality to the local rhythm. Infrastructure projects, including the railway connections that link the region to the state’s primary metropolitan centers, ensure that Poughkeepsie remains a vital node in the daily commute of thousands. While the industrial landscape has shifted away from the raw production of the past, the town retains a sturdy, pragmatic character that values the intersection of academic research and private enterprise.

Cultural expression in Poughkeepsie finds its voice in the annual festivals that celebrate local heritage and the shifting seasons, often drawing residents to the public squares for music and shared meals. The town maintains a deep appreciation for the arts, with local galleries and theaters providing a stage for creative endeavors that thrive away from the spotlight of larger metropolitan centers. While professional athletic franchises occupy the headlines of national media, the true spirit of competition here is often found in the collegiate contests that animate the local stadiums and fields. Notable figures, such as the inventor Samuel Morse, once walked these streets, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that still resonates in the quiet, reflective atmosphere of the local landmarks.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bardavon 1869 Opera House (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 290° W
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 294° NW
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (Landmark) — 1.3 mi, 280° W
Locust Grove Estate (Historic Site) — 2.1 mi, 240° SW
Vassar College (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 263° W
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (Art Centre) — 2.7 mi, 263° W
Dutchess County Historical Society (Historic Site) — 2.7 mi, 263° W
Mount Beacon Park (Nature Reserve) — 15.7 mi, 190° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 342° N
College Hill Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 012° N
Walkway Over the Hudson (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 328° NW
John Falcone Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 295° NW
Dutchess County Map (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 299° NW
Upper Landing Signage Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 303° NW
Juliet Theatre (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 118° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 202° S
Franny Reese Preserve State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 243° SW
Locust Grove (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 195° S
Susan Stein Shiva Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 123° SE
Hudson River State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 349° N
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 343° N
Winnakee Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 355° N
Partial View (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 332° NW
Huguenot Street Historic District (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 293° NW
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 12.2 mi, 283° W
The Muse (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 321° NW
Lift Cafe (Gallery) — 13.0 mi, 320° NW
Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 13.3 mi, 317° NW
Marion Royael Gallery (Gallery) — 13.6 mi, 192° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 13.9 mi, 156° SE · 110k acres

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