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Rosendale.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Rosendale lies about 0.3 miles southwest of Rosendale by reference-point distance.

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THE SETTINGNorthern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYUlster County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rosendale on the map

THE ROSENDALE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys setting.

Rosendale CDP has 1.95 square miles of land in Ulster County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rosendale and Ulster County

Rosendale is associated with Ulster County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Ulster County

Rosendale by land and water

The Census records 0.06 square miles of water within Rosendale, or 2.7% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 3.1% recorded for Ulster County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rosendale CDP has 9.7% of the land area of nearby Rosendale town (20 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rosendale land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Rosendale’s place name from its government

Rosendale is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Rosendale address as city approval. Ulster County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys setting

Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Rosendale

Rosendale is 0.3 miles southwest of the Rosendale reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Rosendale resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ROSENDALE

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.8491° N, 74.0736° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rosendale ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Ulster

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Ulster ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rosendale data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York landowner resources

DEC Environmental Resource Mapper

Interactive DEC mapping of environmental features and natural resources.

DEC freshwater wetlands program

Current agency guidance, mapping information, and wetlands contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Rosendale.

Rosendale lies about 0.3 miles southwest of Rosendale by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rosendale in context

NSEWRosendale · 0.3 miles1Tillson · 1.3 miles2Rifton · 2.3 miles3High Falls · 2.9 miles4Stone Ridge · 4.2 miles5Hurley · 4.3 miles6OUTER RING: 4.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Rosendale0.3 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Tillson1.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Rifton2.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    High Falls2.9 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Stone Ridge4.2 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Hurley4.3 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New York; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Rosendale
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Rosendale?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ulster County. Rosendale’s 1.95 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rosendale property in Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys?+

No. Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rosendale boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Rosendale as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.3 miles southwest of Rosendale’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Rosendale?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Rosendale.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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