Roxbury New York Map

About Roxbury, New York

Roxbury is a locality in Delaware County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,400. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Roxbury is located at 42.2840°N, 74.5649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12474.

Roxbury unfolds in a deep valley, a place where the Catskill Mountains rise with a hushed reverence, their slopes cloaked in forests that whisper secrets to the wind. It lies 44.2 miles south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-east of Stamford. The land here is a study in greens and browns, a rolling expanse punctuated by the silver thread of the Schoharie Creek, a lifeblood that snakes through meadows and past weathered farmsteads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding sky, has a peculiar, soft quality, illuminating the rough-hewn textures of the earth and the stoic resilience of the ancient trees. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a primal aroma that settles deep into the lungs, grounding the senses in the raw, untamed beauty of this mountainous terrain. This valley has held human stories for centuries, its early days etched into the very land by the spirits of those who first carved a life from its rugged embrace. Roxbury’s economy has long been tied to the soil and the seasons, with farming and logging forming the backbone of its existence, a legacy that still resonates in the quiet hum of tractors and the occasional scent of woodsmoke. The Great Depression left its mark, a period of hardship that the resilient spirit of Roxbury weathered, much like the harsh winters. Today, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world continue to define the character of Roxbury, a place where time seems to move to a gentler, more thoughtful cadence, unhurried by the frantic pulse of the outside world.

About This Roxbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roxbury, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.283974, -74.564875. 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 Roxbury and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Roxbury includes the ZIP code (11697), telephone area code (516, 845), county seat of Delaware County (Delhi), 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 Roxbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.