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About Sloatsburg, New York

Sloatsburg is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,038. The population density is 468.0 people per km². Sloatsburg is located at 41.1545°N, 74.1929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10974.

Sloatsburg breathes the crisp air of the Ramapo River valley, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet determination. It lies 1.6 miles north-west of Ramapo, NY (from Ramapo, NY: bearing 306°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Spring Valley. The shoulders of the Ramapo Mountains stand as constant, green sentinels, their slopes a rich tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color in autumn and hold a stark, skeletal beauty in winter. The river itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds through the heart of Sloatsburg, its gentle murmur a constant companion to the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of traffic. Here, the sky often stretches vast and pale blue, broken only by the occasional drift of clouds, and the light at dusk can paint the eastern slopes of the mountains in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, ephemeral beauty that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the western ridge. The history of Sloatsburg is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its landscape, a legacy shaped by the very forces of nature that define its geography. Once a vital stopping point for travelers navigating the rugged terrain, its fortunes were intrinsically linked to the Ramapo River, which powered early mills and facilitated the transport of goods. The economy of Sloatsburg has evolved, moving from its industrial past towards a more diversified present, yet the echoes of its heritage remain. The presence of the Ramapo River Reservation, a sprawling natural preserve, draws visitors seeking solace and adventure, its trails winding through forests that have witnessed centuries of change. This connection to the wild, to the enduring power of the mountains and the river, imbues Sloatsburg with a character that is both resilient and deeply peaceful.

About This Sloatsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sloatsburg, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.15454, -74.192924. 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 Sloatsburg and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Sloatsburg includes the ZIP code (10974), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Suffern 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 Sloatsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.