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Arverne New York Map

Explore Arverne, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Arverne, New York

How to Use This Arverne, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Arverne, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Arverne.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Arverne
State	New York (NY)
County	Queens County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.591216
Longitude	-73.795967
Population	15,000
Density	4200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11692
Area Code	516

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About Arverne, New York

Arverne is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 4200.0 people per km². Arverne is located at 40.5912°N, 73.7960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11692.

Arverne occupies a singular stretch of land where the salt-heavy air of the Atlantic Ocean defines the shifting perimeter of the horizon. It lies 3.3 miles southwest of Inwood, NY (from Inwood, NY: bearing 230°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-southeast of Brooklyn. The ground here is low and flat, shaped by the relentless tides that press against the sand, far removed from the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. To the west, the landscape dips toward the quiet basin of The Raunt, while the marshy expanse of Winhole Hassock sits nearby like a green sentinel amidst the water. The light at dusk here possesses a sharp, silver clarity that renders the coastal grasses a deep, bruised violet against the gray dunes. Travelers navigating the area often find themselves moving along the Rockaway Freeway, which cuts through the neighborhood like a concrete spine.

Arverne grew from the ambition of early developers who recognized the lure of the seaside, transforming a quiet expanse into a destination for those seeking respite from the city’s dense heat. The local economy has long been tethered to the rhythms of the coast, shifting from the seasonal influx of summer visitors to a more permanent, residential character that sustains the neighborhood today. While the nearby West Pond offers a point of stillness in the landscape, the industry of the region remains focused on the maintenance of its fragile, sandy borders and the provision of services for its residents. The presence of Bridge Creek nearby serves as a reminder of the intricate network of waterways that once dictated the movement of goods and people across this flat, exposed terrain. Modern efforts to organize the neighborhood have sought to balance the weight of its history with the necessity of resilient, forward-looking infrastructure.

Arverne carries a distinct cultural character defined by the resilience of those who have weathered the storms that occasionally reclaim the shore. The neighborhood serves as a waypoint for various traditions, reflected in the vibrant, eclectic storefronts and the communal gatherings that occur during the warmer months. While the area lacks the sprawling monuments of more inland places, the simple geometry of the boardwalk and the expansive sky provide a landmark of their own. Famous figures such as the musician Richard Hell found their early creative footing in the broader Rockaway environment, absorbing the gritty, salt-bitten atmosphere that permeates the local streets. Life here moves with the tide, a steady and unpretentious cycle of daily labor and evening rest that persists despite the changing character of the surrounding borough.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 172° S
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 218° SW
Rockaway Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 060° NE
Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 008° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 357° N · 47k acres
Rockaway Beach - Arverne Shorebird Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 0.8 mi, 095° E
Rockaway Playland (historical) (Theme Park) — 1.3 mi, 248° W
Broad Channel American Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 283° W
Bayswater Point State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.8 mi, 040° NE
Flight 587 Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 246° SW
Voice of Tomorrow (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 011° N
Town of Hempsted Sanitary District No. 1 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 048° NE
TWA Hotel Tickerboard (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 014° N
Central Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 062° NE
Shirley Chisholm State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 319° NW
Battery Fergusson (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.9 mi, 246° SW
Skybowl (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 315° NW
Battery Construction 220 (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.3 mi, 246° SW
Ryan Visitor Center (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 268° W
Penn Theatre (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 313° NW
Brooklyn Seltzer Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 327° NW
Wyckoff House Museum (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 299° NW
Jamaica Multiplex (Cinema) — 7.7 mi, 358° N
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (Arts Centre) — 7.8 mi, 359° N
Cask Foundation (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 056° NE
Regal Cinemas 13 (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 055° NE

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