Washington Heights New York Map
Washington Heights, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Washington Heights, New York County.
Interactive Map of Washington Heights, New York
| City | Washington Heights |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | New York |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.8501 |
| Longitude | -73.935415 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Washington Heights, New York
Washington Heights is a locality in New York County, New York, United States. Washington Heights is located at 40.8501°N, 73.9354°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10940.0.
Washington Heights rises from the northernmost tip of Manhattan, a place where the island's bedrock asserts itself, forming a dramatic, undulating terrain that looks out towards the majestic Hudson River. It lies 1.8 miles east of Fort Lee, NJ (from Fort Lee, NJ: bearing 92°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-west of Queens. The avenues here are broad thoroughfares, often lined with buildings that echo a time when grander ambitions were etched into the cityscape, their facades bearing the patina of decades. Sunlight, when it pierces the urban canyons, can catch the upper stories with a sharp, almost crystalline clarity, a fleeting illumination before the shadows reclaim their dominion. This elevation offers a perspective, a sense of looking down and out, where the familiar clamor of the city softens into a distant hum. The history of Washington Heights is deeply intertwined with its strategic position and the diverse tides of immigration that have washed over its shores. Once the site of significant Revolutionary War fortifications, its name itself evokes a foundational chapter in American history. Later, it became a vibrant hub for Jewish immigrants, and in more recent decades, a powerful epicenter for Dominican culture, a spirit that pulses through its bodegas, its music, and the very rhythm of its street life. The local economy thrives on this human energy, a constant hum of commerce from small businesses to bustling marketplaces, all contributing to the unique character of Washington Heights, a place where history and the vibrant present walk hand in hand.
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About This Washington Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights and New York County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Washington Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Washington Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
