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About West Point, New York

West Point is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,349. The population density is 137.2 people per km². West Point is located at 41.3915°N, 73.9560°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10996.

West Point, New York, is a place where the Hudson River's broad, dark current has shaped the very contours of the land. It lies 6.9 miles south-south-east of New Windsor, NY (from New Windsor, NY: bearing 149°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-south-east of Newburgh. Steep bluffs, cloaked in dense woodlands, rise dramatically from the water's edge, their ancient trees catching the low slant of the afternoon sun and casting long, cool shadows across the slopes. The air here carries the damp, loamy scent of the riverbank, mingled with the crisp pine fragrance from the higher elevations. Stone walls, weathered and moss-kissed, snake across the terrain, remnants of farms long gone, now serving only to delineate the wilder spaces. The very ground feels solid, unyielding, a testament to the geological forces that sculpted these formidable heights. The history of West Point is inextricably linked to its strategic position overlooking the vital waterway. For centuries, this promontory has been a sentinel, first for colonial ambitions, then for a nascent nation. The United States Military Academy, founded here, has imbued West Point with a unique character, a quiet discipline that hums beneath the surface of everyday life. The academy’s imposing Gothic architecture, its manicured grounds, and the crisp, purposeful stride of cadets lend a distinct gravitas to the landscape. The local economy, while no longer centered on the river's barge traffic, still feels the influence of the academy, a constant presence that shapes its rhythm and its outlook. The occasional distant bugle call, carried on the breeze, serves as a subtle reminder of the enduring legacy etched into this commanding bend of the Hudson.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.391483, -73.955972. 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 West Point and Orange County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (10996), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Highland Falls 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.