Verplanck New York Map

About Verplanck, New York

Verplanck is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 650. The population density is 421.6 people per km². Verplanck is located at 41.2529°N, 73.9599°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10596.

Verplanck rests on the western edge of Westchester County, a place where the Hudson River begins to widen, its waters carrying the scent of salt and distant journeys. It lies 3.3 miles south-west of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 219°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Ossining. The land here is a gentle rise from the riverbank, a tapestry of mature trees and well-tended yards that speak of generations of quiet living. Roads wind through neighborhoods where the houses, some grand with wide porches, others more modest and practical, seem to have grown organically from the soil. In the late afternoon, the sun, softened by the river's moisture, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the weathered clapboard and brick, illuminating the emerald of well-kept lawns and the deeper greens of the surrounding woodlands. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy fragrance, mingled with the faint, intriguing brine of the tidal flow. The history of Verplanck is deeply tied to the river that defines its western border, a waterway that has long served as both highway and lifeline. For centuries, this stretch of the Hudson was a vital point for trade and transport, a role that shaped the early economy of Verplanck. While the days of large-scale shipping and industrial wharves have largely faded, the legacy remains in the sturdy, functional architecture and the enduring connection to the water. Today, a more peaceful rhythm prevails, with a local character that values its proximity to nature and its manageable scale. The riverfront, though no longer bustling with commerce, offers a serene beauty, a place where one can watch the ferries ply their steady routes and feel the subtle, persistent pulse of the tides.

About This Verplanck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Verplanck, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.252872, -73.959862. 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 Verplanck and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Verplanck includes the ZIP code (10596), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Hendrick Hudson 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 Verplanck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.