Sawkill New York Map

About Sawkill, New York

Sawkill is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Sawkill is located at 41.9856°N, 74.0307°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12477.

Sawkill lies at the confluence of rolling hills and the winding creek that gives it its name. It lies 20.5 miles north-north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 344°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-west of Kingston. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: dense woodlands, their leaves whispering secrets in the ever-present breeze, give way to open meadows where wildflowers bloom in a riot of color during the warmer months. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the crisp scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing balm that invigorates the senses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, a gentle reminder of the passage of time. The terrain itself is dynamic, rising and falling with a quiet grace that suggests ancient geological forces at play, shaping the very contours of Sawkill. The history of Sawkill is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region. For generations, the fertile soil here supported farms that fed not only local families but also contributed to the wider markets. The remnants of old stone walls, moss-covered and half-hidden by encroaching vegetation, serve as quiet sentinels to this bygone era of agrarian labor. While the economy has diversified, echoes of its past remain; the gentle hum of machinery from small workshops can sometimes be heard, a modern counterpoint to the pastoral quiet. The presence of the creek itself, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been a vital resource, shaping the lives and livelihoods of those who have called Sawkill home, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Sawkill Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sawkill, 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 Sawkill and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Sawkill includes the ZIP code (12401), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), 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 Sawkill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.