Windham New York Map

About Windham, New York

Windham is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,680. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Windham is located at 42.3073°N, 74.2521°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12496.

Windham sits where the Catskill Mountains begin to rise in earnest, a place where the land folds and creases into dramatic slopes and sheltered valleys. It lies 32.5 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 212°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of Durham. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden hue across the rolling hills, lending a gentle, almost ethereal glow to the dense forests that cling to the mountainsides. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, mingle with the evergreen sentinels, creating a rich tapestry of green that shifts with the seasons. The terrain itself is a character here, demanding and rewarding in equal measure, with winding roads that follow the contours of the land, revealing vistas of deep ravines and distant peaks. The history of Windham is deeply entwined with the rugged beauty of its surroundings, a story of hardy settlers who found their livelihoods in the rich soil and abundant timber. Early industries were tied to the land, with logging and farming shaping the early economy, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the quiet persistence of the local community. Today, the lure of the mountains draws a different kind of visitor, with tourism becoming a significant part of Windham's economic fabric, catering to skiers in the winter and hikers and sightseers in the warmer months. The Catskill Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of the region, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of New York.

About This Windham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Windham, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.307307, -74.252088. 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 Windham and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Windham includes the ZIP code (12496), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Windham-Ashland-Jewett 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 Windham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.