Explore Ramapo, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ramapo, 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 Ramapo.
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 | Ramapo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rockland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.141206 |
| Longitude | -74.168479 |
| Population | 134,966 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 10931, 10977 |
| Area Code | 914 |
| County Seat | New City |
Ramapo maintains a distinct physical presence defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Ramapo River that carves through the local landscape. It lies 2.1 miles north-northwest of Suffern, NY (from Suffern, NY: bearing 332°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of New City. The terrain reveals a character shaped by inland geology, offering a mosaic of rugged woodland and open spaces that transition toward the dramatic, distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains on the far horizon. Residents often find themselves walking through the expansive terrain of Wrightman's Plateau 1, where the air holds a cool, crisp clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the autumn leaves. Just a short distance away, the stillness of Hillburn Reservoir provides a reflective surface for the surrounding trees, while the nearby topography of The Bowl creates a unique, sheltered depression in the earth that contrasts with the higher ground.
Early settlement in Ramapo grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the local waterways and the strategic value of the land for transit and trade. The evolution of the area reflects the broader shifts in the regional history of New York, moving from agrarian roots to a more complex, structured development that mirrored the expanding industrial aspirations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As the infrastructure matured, Ramapo transitioned from a series of scattered homesteads into a cohesive entity that balanced the demands of modern growth with the preservation of its original, quiet character. The remnants of this past are still visible in the deliberate layout of the older districts, where the architecture serves as a quiet record of the generations who first cleared the timber and laid the foundations for the current streets.
Economic vitality in Ramapo is supported by a diverse array of professional services, light industry, and a commitment to academic infrastructure that draws students from across the region. The proximity to major transit corridors allows the local economy to function as a bridge between the intense commercial energy of the state’s urban centers and the more deliberate, measured pace of the inland districts. Educational institutions serve as a vital component of the local identity, fostering a culture of learning and research that permeates the daily life of the professional workforce. By prioritizing the maintenance of essential infrastructure and the cultivation of a stable environment for commerce, Ramapo ensures that its residents can pursue their professional ambitions while enjoying the relative tranquility of their immediate surroundings.
Cultural life in Ramapo thrives through a series of local gatherings and seasonal festivals that draw neighbors together to celebrate the unique rhythm of the passing year. The Kakiat Trail offers a primary artery for those seeking to engage with the natural environment, providing a path that winds through the dense, verdant growth characteristic of the local forests. While the spirit of competition is alive in local athletic programs, the true essence of the culture is found in the way residents interact with their environment—whether exploring the dense canopy of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest or attending a community event that highlights the heritage of the area. Notable individuals who have spent time here often find that the blend of accessible wilderness and quiet, suburban structure provides a rare kind of stillness, allowing for a focused life away from the relentless intensity of more crowded, coastal regions.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ramapo, New York. Coordinates: 41.141206, -74.168479. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ramapo includes the ZIP code (10931, 10977), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |