Sloatsburg New York Map

About Sloatsburg, New York

Sloatsburg is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,038. The population density is 468.0 people per km². Sloatsburg is located at 41.1545°N, 74.1929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10974.

Sloatsburg occupies a narrow corridor of rugged terrain where the Ramapo River carves a path through the landscape, defining the very transit of the valley. It lies 1.6 miles northwest of Ramapo, NY (from Ramapo, NY: bearing 306°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-northwest of Spring Valley. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, unburdened by the humidity of distant coasts, and the sunlight often catches the dark, verdant slopes that rise sharply on either side of the riverbed. Residents find respite in the green expanse of Eleanor Burlingham Memorial Park, a quiet anchor point where the water’s steady movement offers a rhythmic contrast to the surrounding woodlands. While the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains frame the far horizon, the immediate earth is composed of dense thickets and steep rises, creating a sense of enclosure that feels both protective and ancient. History in Sloatsburg is etched into the iron and stone of its industrial foundations, reflecting a past built on the practical necessities of milling and transport. The local economy has shifted from the early reliance on water-powered industry to a modern pace that balances its role as a thoroughfare with the quietude of its residential streets. Nearby, the Kakiat Trail provides a rugged passage for those seeking the isolation of the deeper woods, while the stillness of Pine Grove Lake remains a persistent, reflective presence just a short distance away. Life here maintains a deliberate tempo, marked by the changing seasons in the canopy and the enduring, unsentimental flow of the Ramapo River, which continues to shape the character of Sloatsburg as it has for generations.

About This Sloatsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sloatsburg, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.15454, -74.192924. 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 Sloatsburg and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Sloatsburg includes the ZIP code (10974), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Suffern 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 Sloatsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.