Wawarsing New York Map

About Wawarsing, New York

Wawarsing is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,157. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Wawarsing is located at 41.7590°N, 74.3574°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12458.

Wawarsing breathes the cool, damp air of the Catskill foothills, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and softened by centuries of deciduous growth. It lies 13.9 miles north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 320°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-east of Ellenville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of oak, maple, and pine, give way to the fertile valley floor where the Wallkill River, a ribbon of silver, meanders lazily. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, from the rugged, rocky outcrops that hint at the mountains' imposing presence to the gentle slopes that cradle farms and hamlets. In the early morning, a pearly mist often hangs low over the fields, lending an ethereal quality to the awakening world, and the scent of damp earth and pine needles is a constant, earthy perfume. This verdant expanse holds the echoes of its past, a history deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty it has always offered. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant timber, established farms and small mills, their lives shaped by the seasons and the steady flow of the Wallkill. Wawarsing's economy, though diversified today, still carries the hum of agricultural activity, with orchards dotting the landscape and farms producing a variety of goods. The region’s quietude belies a resilient spirit, a character forged in the hardworking traditions of its forebears, where the pace of life allows for a mindful appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds its inhabitants.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wawarsing, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.758982, -74.357375. 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 Wawarsing and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Wawarsing includes the ZIP code (12489), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment. 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 Wawarsing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.