2019 Map of Rosendale

About this map

The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail carves a path through the heart of Ulster County, tracing the historical corridor from the northern outskirts of New Paltz through Rosendale Plains and toward the Rosendale Hamlet. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Wallkill River and Rondout Creek, which meet near the village of Rosendale. In the west, the steep rise of the Shawangunk Mountains and the prominent Bonticou Crag offer a stark contrast to the water-rich lowlands where the Swarte Kill and Coxing Kill drain. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Saint Peters Cem and Coxing Cem, while the industrial and agricultural past is evidenced by clusters like High Falls, Tillson, and Rifton. Significant local infrastructure is noted by the presence of Stanton Airport and educational centers such as Ulster Boces.