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Rosendale New York Map

Explore Rosendale, 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 Rosendale, New York

How to Use This Rosendale, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	41.843982
Longitude	-74.082086
Population	1,285
Density	254.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	12472
Area Code	845
County Seat	Kingston
School District	Rondout Valley Central School District

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About Rosendale, New York

Rosendale is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,285. The population density is 254.8 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 occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Rondout Creek, which carves a path through the limestone-rich terrain. It lies 6.7 miles north of New Paltz, NY (from New Paltz, NY: bearing 2°T), and is situated 7.2 miles southwest of Kingston. The earth here holds a quiet weight, marked by the proximity of the Rosendale Plains and the looming presence of Joppenbergh Mountain, which rises directly from the settlement. Fifth Lake lies only a mile away, offering a still reflection of the sky amidst the quiet woods. In the distance, the Appalachian Mountains trace a jagged, hazy indigo line against the horizon, grounding the atmosphere in a deep, geological permanence. The quality of light during the late afternoon, when it catches the gray stone cliffs, reveals a rugged elegance that defines the character of Rosendale.

Industrial ambition once fueled the growth of Rosendale, as the extraction of natural cement defined the local economy for generations. Massive kilns and deep mines left a permanent imprint on the physical landscape, transforming the raw minerals of the earth into the infrastructure of a growing nation. This legacy persists in the ruins that dot the hillsides, where nature slowly reclaims the heavy, man-made structures of a bygone era. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of small-scale commerce and a focus on maintaining the unique heritage of the region. Residents often find that the memory of the cement industry acts as a silent partner in the daily rhythm of work and commerce. The resilience of the local economy mirrors the enduring strength of the stone that once built cities far beyond these borders.

Cultural life in Rosendale finds its expression in a creative, independent spirit that values both local history and contemporary arts. Notable landmarks like the iconic trestle bridge stand as evidence of past engineering, now repurposed for those who traverse the landscape on foot. The annual Rosendale Street Festival serves as a focal point for the identity of the people, drawing neighbors together to celebrate music and community bonds. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the town occasionally claims a connection to figures like the performer John Hall, who found resonance in the quietude of the region. The atmosphere is one of deliberate observation, where the changing seasons dictate the mood of the streets and the collective focus of the population. Every gathering feels tethered to the unique geology of the ground beneath, ensuring that the character of the place remains distinctly its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lift Cafe (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 281° W
Joppenbergh Mountain (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 354° N
Town of Rosendale Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 245° SW
Town of Rosendale Waterworks Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 175° S
Wallkill Valley Land Trust Land (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 225° SW
Mohonk Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 223° SW
The Muse (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 093° E
Binnewater Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 0.5 mi, 313° NW
Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 0.8 mi, 256° W
White Dot (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 199° S
Rosendale Water Works Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 204° SW
Ulster Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 151° SE
New York City Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.4 mi, 221° SW
Fountain (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 047° NE
Pompey’s Cave (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 243° SW
Bluestone Wild Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 351° N
Hurley Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 010° N
Huguenot Street Historic District (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 182° S
New Paltz (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 183° S
Denizen Theater (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 183° S
Friends of Historic Kingston (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 028° NE
Mattewis Persen House (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 027° NE
Volunteer Firemen's Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 028° NE
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 101° E
Utopia (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 027° NE
Testimonial Gateway (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 195° S
Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 088° E
ARTBAR Gallery (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 033° NE
Kingston Pop Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 033° NE
Slide Mountain Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 14.1 mi, 315° NW

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