Stillwater New York Map

About Stillwater, New York

Stillwater is a locality in Putnam County, New York, United States. Stillwater is located at 41.3576°N, 73.7743°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12170.

Stillwater rests where the land gently slopes toward the broad, quiet expanse of the Hudson River. It lies 4.6 miles north-north-east of Yorktown, NY (from Yorktown, NY: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-west of Carmel. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle transitions: from the rich, dark soil of cultivated fields to the dappled shade beneath mature oak and maple trees that climb the modest inclines. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a palpable quietude broken only by the distant hum of a boat on the water or the call of a unseen bird. The houses, many bearing the marks of years, seem to settle into their surroundings with an unforced grace, their porches inviting a slow contemplation of the passing hours, the sky overhead a canvas of ever-shifting blues and grays. This stretch of the Hudson has known human presence for centuries, its fertile banks long a draw for those seeking sustenance and a place to put down roots. The economy of Stillwater, while no longer dominated by the robust agricultural enterprises of its past, still draws life from the river and the land; small farms and orchards continue to yield their bounty, while the waterway itself offers a connection to commerce and a source of recreation. The echoes of its history are not loud pronouncements but quiet whispers in the weathered barn timbers and the names of streets that hint at forgotten families and earlier ambitions. It is a place where the past is not a museum piece but a living presence, informing the unhurried rhythm of everyday life.

About This Stillwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stillwater, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.357594, -73.7743. 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 Stillwater and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Stillwater includes the ZIP code (10541), telephone area code (914, 845, 518), county seat of Putnam County (Carmel), and school district assignment (Stillwater 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 Stillwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.