Sparkill New York Map

About Sparkill, New York

Sparkill is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,483. The population density is 1003.0 people per km². Sparkill is located at 41.0312°N, 73.9271°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10983.

Sparkill lies where the gentle slopes of the Palisades begin to soften, giving way to a broad, welcoming embrace of the Hudson River. It lies 5.8 miles west-south-west of Greenburgh, NY (from Greenburgh, NY: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-west of Yonkers. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of moisture, a cool breath rising from the water, mingling with the scent of damp earth and the occasional sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle in the summer. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows across winding lanes, and the very ground seems to hum with a quiet, persistent life, a subtle energy that flows from the river’s edge to the higher ground. The landscape itself feels both grounded and aspiring, a place where the solid earth meets the boundless sky, and the water's edge is a constant reminder of movement and change. This land, once trod by Lenape peoples, later saw the echoes of colonial ambition and the quiet industry of farming and milling, names like Sparkill Creek carrying the memory of water-powered endeavors. The old railway bed, now a verdant pathway, whispers of a bygone era of iron horses and bustling commerce, a stark contrast to the present-day rhythm, which favors a more measured pace. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the character of Sparkill is etched in its weathered clapboard homes, the sturdy stone walls that delineate property lines, and the small, independent shops that anchor its commercial heart, each a small testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this riverside haven home.

About This Sparkill Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sparkill, 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 Sparkill and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Sparkill includes the ZIP code (10976), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (South Orangetown 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 Sparkill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.