Rosendale New York Map

About Rosendale, New York

Rosendale is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,438. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Rosendale is located at 41.8440°N, 74.0821°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12472.

Rosendale rests in a valley cradled by the Shawangunk Ridge, its landscape a gentle unfolding of wooded hills and fertile bottomland. It lies 12.9 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 320°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-west of Kingston. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the Esopus Creek as it winds its way through the region, its waters reflecting the shifting hues of the sky. Old stone farmhouses, their walls weathered to a soft grey, stand sentinel amidst fields that still hold the echo of generations of cultivation. The character of Rosendale is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the surrounding natural beauty offers a constant, subtle invitation to pause and observe. The history of Rosendale is deeply etched into its very stone, particularly the abundant cement rock quarried here for over a century. This industry, once the lifeblood of Rosendale, shaped the very terrain, leaving behind impressive former quarries that now form dramatic, water-filled spectacles, a testament to its industrial past. The legacy of that labor is visible in the sturdy, grey stone of buildings that still dot the landscape, a tangible connection to the men who worked the earth for its hidden wealth. Today, while the roar of the quarries has softened, a different kind of enterprise flourishes, with artists and artisans drawn to Rosendale's unique charm, contributing to a vibrant, creative spirit that blends seamlessly with the enduring agricultural heritage of the valley.

About This Rosendale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosendale, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.843982, -74.082086. 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 Rosendale and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Rosendale includes the ZIP code (12472), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Rondout Valley 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 Rosendale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.