Kerhonkson New York Map

About Kerhonkson, New York

Kerhonkson is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,677. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Kerhonkson is located at 41.7748°N, 74.2982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12446.

Kerhonkson anchors a verdant expanse where the winding path of the Rondout Creek defines the rhythm of the valley floor. It lies 3.2 miles east-northeast of Wawarsing, NY (from Wawarsing, NY: bearing 70°T), and is situated 6.4 miles northeast of Ellenville. The landscape here is characterized by a dense, temperate woodland that gives way to the rugged, distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains on the western horizon. Residents often find solace in the proximity of the Town of Wawarsing Land, which preserves the quiet, uncultivated integrity of the terrain. Just a short distance away, the cool, mist-heavy air surrounding Stony Kill Falls provides a sharp contrast to the sun-warmed fields, while the nearby Kerhonkson Reservoir holds a mirror to the shifting, seasonal skies. The quality of light in the late afternoon possesses a peculiar, amber clarity, casting long shadows across the uneven ground and turning the foliage into a mosaic of deep bronze and emerald. Economic life in Kerhonkson has transitioned from its early agrarian roots to a contemporary culture that values the preservation of its rural character. While the local economy remains modest and tethered to the land, the presence of the Vernooy Falls Trail invites those who seek a more intimate engagement with the wilderness of the region. History lingers in the architecture of older homesteads and the topographical oddities like the Witches Hole, which serve as quiet reminders of the area's geological and human past. Daily life moves with a deliberate, steady pace, dictated less by the urgency of modern industry and more by the natural cycles of the forest and the persistent, low murmur of the nearby creek. It is a place where the stillness is not an absence of sound, but an invitation to notice the subtle, persistent pulse of the earth.

About This Kerhonkson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kerhonkson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.774816, -74.298206. 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 Kerhonkson and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Kerhonkson includes the ZIP code (12446), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Rondout Valley 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 Kerhonkson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.