Cragsmoor New York Map

About Cragsmoor, New York

Cragsmoor is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 481. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Cragsmoor is located at 41.6734°N, 74.3854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12566.

Cragsmoor commands the high, rocky spine of the Shawangunk ridge, where the elevation lends the air a sharp, thin clarity that seems to sharpen the outlines of every hemlock and granite outcrop. It lies 6.1 miles south-southwest of Wawarsing, NY (from Wawarsing, NY: bearing 194°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south of Ellenville. The Platte Kill carves a jagged path through the surrounding terrain, its waters cutting through deep, shaded ravines that define the rugged character of the immediate landscape. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Lake Maratanza offer a reflective stillness against the surrounding forest, while the dramatic vertical plunge of Nevele Falls serves as a constant, thrumming presence in the damp, moss-covered hollows. While the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a hazy, blue-toned backdrop to the horizon, the immediate vicinity is dominated by the sprawling, protected expanse of Minnewaska State Park Preserve, which guards the wild integrity of the plateau. Cragsmoor emerged as a distinct enclave for those drawn to the singular quality of the light, evolving from a modest settlement into a seasonal sanctuary for landscape painters who recognized the unique aesthetic tension between the vertical stone cliffs and the deep, verdant valleys. This artistic legacy persists in the quiet, deliberate pace of the neighborhood, where the remnants of historical studios still look out over the sprawling, broken topography of the region. The economy has shifted from the early agricultural efforts of the high plateau to a contemporary reliance on the preservation of these natural assets, ensuring that the wilder corridors—including the descent toward the dark, geological curiosity of Witches Hole—remain unmarred by heavy development. Life here is dictated by the seasonal shifts of the high ridge, where the transition from winter ice to the lush, humid growth of summer shapes the rhythm of every day.

About This Cragsmoor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cragsmoor, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.673427, -74.385432. 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 Cragsmoor and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Cragsmoor includes the ZIP code (12420), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Ellenville 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 Cragsmoor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.