Taconic Shores New York Map

About Taconic Shores, New York

Taconic Shores is a locality in Columbia County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 606. The population density is 292.0 people per km². Taconic Shores is located at 42.1128°N, 73.5558°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12516.

Taconic Shores unfolds with a quiet grandeur, a place where the rolling hills of Columbia County gently surrender to the broad expanse of the Hudson River. It lies 23.6 miles south-west of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 0.7 miles north-north-west of Copake. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant pines, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in from the west, their shadows lengthening as the afternoon wanes. Fields of corn, their stalks a vibrant green in summer and a whisper of gold by autumn, stretch towards the water, punctuated by the sturdy, weathered forms of barns that have stood sentinel for generations. The river itself, a wide, unhurried artery, reflects the ever-shifting drama of the sky, its surface a canvas for the sun’s descent, painting the water in hues of rose and amethyst. The history of Taconic Shores is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, a narrative woven from the threads of early agricultural settlements and the steady, vital commerce of the river. For centuries, this land has sustained those who worked it, from the hardy pioneers who cleared the forests to the farmers who continue to cultivate its fertile ground, sending their produce downriver. The economic pulse of Taconic Shores beats with a blend of tradition and quiet adaptation; while farming remains a cornerstone, the allure of its natural beauty has also drawn artisans and those seeking a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The remnants of old stone walls, moss-covered and softened by time, are silent witnesses to the generations who shaped this landscape, their stories whispered on the wind that sweeps in from the water.

About This Taconic Shores Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taconic Shores, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.112805, -73.55584. 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 Taconic Shores and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Taconic Shores includes the ZIP code (12516), telephone area code (845), county seat of Columbia County (Hudson), and school district assignment (Taconic Hills 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 Taconic Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.