Buchanan New York Map

About Buchanan, New York

Buchanan is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,397. The population density is 626.3 people per km². Buchanan is located at 41.2620°N, 73.9382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10511.

Buchanan unfurls itself along the eastern bank of the Hudson River, a stretch of land where the river’s broad, deep current dictates much of the landscape. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 205°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-northwest of Ossining. The terrain here is a study in gentle rises and falls, a mosaic of mature woodlands, open fields, and the occasional sprawling estate that hints at a bygone era of grandeur. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the often-gray sky, form a dense canopy in many areas, their leaves rustling with the river’s breath. The air, especially on a damp morning, carries the unmistakable scent of damp earth and the faint, salty tang of the tidal estuary. Originally settled by Dutch farmers and later shaped by its strategic position on the river, Buchanan’s history is intertwined with the ebb and flow of commerce and industry. For a significant period, it was a hub for shipbuilding and ironworks, the clang of hammers and the hiss of steam echoing across the water. Today, that industrial past is largely quieted, replaced by a more suburban character, though remnants of its working-class roots can still be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of some older neighborhoods. The local economy now leans towards service industries and commuters who travel south to larger metropolitan centers, but the river remains a constant presence, a slow, majestic artery that continues to define the spirit and rhythm of Buchanan.

About This Buchanan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buchanan, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.262038, -73.938194. 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 Buchanan and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Buchanan includes the ZIP code (10511), 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 Buchanan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.