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Tappan New York Map

Explore Tappan, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tappan, New York

How to Use This Tappan, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tappan, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tappan.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tappan
State	New York (NY)
County	Rockland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.022042
Longitude	-73.947359
Population	6,673
Density	934.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	10983, 10964
Area Code	914
County Seat	New City
School District	South Orangetown Central School District

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About Tappan, New York

Tappan is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,673. The population density is 934.5 people per km². Tappan is located at 41.0220°N, 73.9474°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 10983, 10964.

Tappan anchors a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Sparkill Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 3.9 miles west of Dobbs Ferry, NY (from Dobbs Ferry, NY: bearing 278°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northwest of Yonkers. The earth here settles into a rhythmic, undulating topography that feels far removed from the distant, blue-hued Appalachian Mountains visible on the horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of the Town Of Orangetown Land, which preserves a sense of stillness amidst the changing seasons. The light at dusk settles over the fields with a heavy, golden quality, illuminating the gentle transitions between the local meadows and the nearby Skunk Hollow. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Cooper Pond reflect the sky, providing a calm respite that seems to steady the pace of the day.

Tappan carries the weight of centuries in its soil, having served as a site of significant military gravity during the American Revolution. The local economy has long since shifted from the agrarian roots of its founding to a quiet, residential character that supports the families who live here today. Industry is largely absent from the immediate center, leaving the commerce of the region to be sustained by the bustle of neighboring hubs. Those who work in the area often commute toward the denser regions of the state, leaving the local streets to the quiet pursuit of daily chores and errands. The influence of the broader regional economy remains palpable, yet the immediate surroundings maintain a deliberate separation from the frantic energy found closer to the coast near Mamaroneck Harbor.

Tappan maintains a cultural identity rooted in the preservation of its colonial architecture and the memory of its past prominence. The 76 House stands as a primary landmark, serving as a physical reminder of the events that once unfolded within these borders. John André is perhaps the most somber name tied to the local narrative, his legacy forever intertwined with the history of the site. On quiet afternoons, the Shore Trail offers a path for those seeking to engage with the natural environment that surrounds this historic pocket of the state. Community life often centers on the subtle rhythms of the calendar, where seasonal changes dictate the tempo of public gatherings and private reflection. The air carries a crispness that suggests the proximity of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest, grounding the local character in the rugged reality of the natural world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Of Orangetown Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 144° SE
Schaefer Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 321° NW
Saint Anthony Holding Baby Jesus (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 176° S
Rockleigh Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 168° S
Tallman Mountain State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 075° E
Rockland State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 329° NW
Flag Pole (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 110° E
Norwood Central Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 187° S
Palisades Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 132° SE
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 058° NE
Piermont Marsh State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 056° NE
East Hill Park (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 156° SE
The Flywheel: A Monument to Piermont's Industrial Past (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 052° NE
Foundation Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 145° SE
Peanut Leap Cascade (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 119° SE
Border Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 126° SE
Blauvelt State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 359° N
Point Lookout (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 136° SE
CMX Cinemas - Closter Plaza (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 186° S
Hastings Historical Society (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 121° SE
Irvington Town Hall Theater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 074° E
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 104° E
Garden Remants (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 140° SE
The Vista (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 140° SE
Rock and Stream Garden (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 141° SE
Cherry Bowl (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 141° SE
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 255° W
Elmwood Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 017° N
LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Theme Park) — 6.1 mi, 129° SE

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