2019 Map of Yonkers

About this map

The Palisades rise sharply along the western shore of the Hudson River, serving as a dramatic natural boundary between the suburban corridors of northern New Jersey and the dense urban reaches of New York and Yonkers. This modern landscape is defined by its transit and utility infrastructure, notably the New Croton Aqueduct and the historical path of the New York Central railroad along the riverbank. On the eastern side, institutional grounds like Manhattan College and the College of Mount Saint Vincent overlook the water, while the New York-New Jersey state line cuts through the river and woods near State Line Lookout. Residential development is densely packed into established neighborhoods such as Riverdale, Englewood, and Tenafly, punctuated by significant green spaces including Inwood Hill Park and numerous historic burial grounds like Mount Carmel Cem.