Pound Ridge New York Map

About Pound Ridge, New York

Pound Ridge is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,300. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Pound Ridge is located at 41.2087°N, 73.5748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10576.

Pound Ridge unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and wooded expanses, where ancient stone walls trace forgotten property lines through the dense foliage. It lies 10.7 miles north-west of Norwalk, CT (from Norwalk, CT: bearing 306°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east of Bedford. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, cool scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the uneven terrain, highlighting the moss-covered rocks and the gnarled roots of venerable oak and maple trees. This is a place where the natural world asserts itself, where the quietude is profound, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird. The history of Pound Ridge is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its land and its people. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile, albeit stony, ground, its economy has long been tied to the land, with remnants of its agricultural past visible in the preserved farmsteads and the quiet fields that still yield their bounty. Later, as its quiet charm became known, Pound Ridge evolved into a haven for those seeking respite from urban clamor, attracting artists, writers, and thinkers who found inspiration in its serene beauty. The Pound Ridge Conservancy actively protects significant tracts of this natural heritage, ensuring that the woodlands and wetlands, vital to the local ecosystem, remain for generations to come, a living legacy of stewardship.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pound Ridge, 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 Pound Ridge and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Pound Ridge includes the ZIP code (10576), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment. 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 Pound Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.