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Shandaken.

Its Census reference point is in Catskill High Peaks, within Northeastern Highlands. Phoenicia lies about 2.1 miles northeast of Shandaken by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Shandaken, New York
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Shandaken, New York · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Shandaken, New York from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGCatskill High Peaks
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYUlster County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shandaken on the map

THE SHANDAKEN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Catskill High Peaks setting.

Shandaken town has 119.8 square miles of land in Ulster County. Its Census reference point is in Catskill High Peaks, within Northeastern Highlands.

Forested hills and mountains span northern New England, the Adirondacks and higher Catskills. Glacial lakes and steep streams accompany a transition between northern hardwood and spruce-fir forests.

Regional context: Northeastern Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Shandaken and Ulster County

Shandaken 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

Shandaken by land and water

The Census records 0.06 square miles of water within Shandaken, or 0% of its total area. It is 3.1 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, Shandaken town has 263.3 times the land area of nearby Phoenicia CDP (0.46 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shandaken land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Shandaken

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Shandaken. Check the Ulster County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Catskill High Peaks setting

Catskill High Peaks belongs to Northeastern Highlands. What do the tract's topographic map and road records show about slope, stream crossings and the approach to the acreage?

03

Check the route, beyond Phoenicia

Phoenicia is 2.1 miles northeast of the Shandaken 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.

Shandaken 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 SHANDAKEN

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.0651° N, 74.3463° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shandaken ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Shandaken

Use this township 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 Town Of Shandaken ↗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

Shandaken data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Catskill High Peaks

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Highlands context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York official sources

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 Shandaken.

Phoenicia lies about 2.1 miles northeast of Shandaken by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shandaken in context

NSEWPhoenicia · 2.1 miles1Pine Hill · 8 miles2Shokan · 9 miles3Olive · 9.1 miles4Woodstock · 9.3 miles5Lexington · 10 miles6OUTER RING: 10 MILES
  1. 1
    Phoenicia2.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Pine Hill8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Shokan9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Olive9.1 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Woodstock9.3 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Lexington10 mi · legal town
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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Shandaken
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 Shandaken?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ulster County. Shandaken’s 119.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Shandaken property in Catskill High Peaks?+

No. Catskill High Peaks is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Shandaken 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 Phoenicia as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.1 miles northeast of Shandaken’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 Shandaken?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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