Scotchtown New York Map

About Scotchtown, New York

Scotchtown is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of 10,252. The population density is 841.6 people per km². Scotchtown is located at 41.4815°N, 74.3602°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10941.

Scotchtown rests in a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 4.1 miles north-east of Middletown, NY (from Middletown, NY: bearing 53°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Blooming Grove. The terrain here, carved by ancient glaciers and softened by centuries of growth, offers a gentle topography that invites exploration. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, golden hue across the meadows, making the scattered farmhouses and stands of oak and maple seem to glow from within. The quietude is profound, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird, a pervasive sense of peace that seems to seep into the very bones of the land. The history of Scotchtown is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Orange County, a region that has long been a breadbasket for the surrounding metropolitan areas. Its economy, historically rooted in farming, now also finds strength in local businesses and a growing appreciation for its rural charm. A notable landmark, the George W. J. Smith House, stands as a tangible link to the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of early settlers. The nearby Shawangunk Ridge provides a dramatic backdrop, its rugged beauty a constant presence, while the winding roads that traverse Scotchtown seem to echo with the footsteps of generations who have worked and lived upon this fertile ground.

About This Scotchtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scotchtown, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.481483, -74.360154. 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 Scotchtown and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Scotchtown includes the ZIP code (10941), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Pine Bush 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 Scotchtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.