Stone Ridge New York Map

About Stone Ridge, New York

Stone Ridge is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,884. The population density is 127.8 people per km². Stone Ridge is located at 41.8531°N, 74.1390°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12484.

Stone Ridge unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills and verdant fields, a landscape where the gentle slope of the Shawangunk Ridge presides over a patchwork of farms and woodlands. It lies 15.4 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 313°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Kingston. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer rain, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, has a particular, soft glow that seems to linger on the weathered barns and stone walls. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching out above the quiet roads that meander between stands of oak and maple, and where the distant call of a hawk is often the loudest sound to break the stillness. The very contours of the land invite a slower pace, a mindful unfolding of the day. The history of Stone Ridge is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life connected to the land. For generations, the economy here has revolved around farming, with orchards yielding crisp apples and fields producing hearty vegetables, a tradition that continues to shape the character of Stone Ridge. Local artisans and small businesses now add to this vibrant mix, offering handcrafted goods and unique wares, drawing visitors who appreciate the authentic charm. The old stone buildings, remnants of a bygone era, stand as silent witnesses to the enduring spirit of this community, their sturdy walls a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of those who first called this place home.

About This Stone Ridge Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Stone Ridge includes the ZIP code (12072), telephone area code (518, 845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Rondout Valley 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 Stone Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.