West Point is located in the town of Highlands, Orange County, New York, on the western bank of the Hudson River. It is approximately 50 to 60 miles north of New York City, situated on a plateau overlooking the river
. The exact coordinates are about 41.395° N latitude and 73.955° W longitude
. West Point is best known as the site of the United States Military Academy, which is commonly referred to simply as "West Point"
. The area covers about 25.1 square miles (65 km²), including land and water
. Historically, West Point was a strategic military post during the American Revolutionary War, valued for its commanding position over the Hudson River
. Today, it remains an active U.S. Army installation and the location of the prestigious military academy
