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Babylon New York Map

Explore Babylon, 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 Babylon, New York

How to Use This Babylon, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Babylon, 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 Babylon.

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	Babylon
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.695655
Longitude	-73.325675
Population	12,188
Density	1951.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	11702
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Babylon Union Free School District

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About Babylon, New York

Babylon is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 12,188. The population density is 1951.8 people per km². Babylon is located at 40.6957°N, 73.3257°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Babylon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 11702.

Babylon defines the southern edge of the island where the Carlls River traces a quiet path toward the salt-heavy air of the coast. It lies 1.3 miles southwest of West Islip, NY (from West Islip, NY: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-southwest of Islip.

The water of the Carlls River moves with a deliberate, steady purpose, feeding the verdant landscape that characterizes the local terrain. Only four miles away, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a rhythmic influence over the atmosphere, casting a cool, briny mist that softens the horizon at dusk. Residents often find solace in the greenery of Argyle Park, a local focal point where the light catches the surface of the pond in late afternoon. Those seeking wider horizons might look toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which remain a faint, gray suggestion far beyond the reach of the local landscape. Though the terrain remains largely level, it possesses a subtle, shifting character that changes with the tides and the passing seasons.

Babylon grew from early colonial roots into a focal point for commerce and transit, drawing its strength from the steady industry of its inhabitants. Long before the modern era, the economy relied upon the bounty of the nearby waters and the fertile soil that allowed small-scale cultivation to flourish. Today, the local industry has shifted toward a diverse blend of small businesses and professional services that sustain the daily requirements of the populace. While the bustling corridors of commerce provide a pragmatic backbone, the legacy of maritime trade remains a silent influence on the local character. The rhythm of the work day is punctuated by the movement of commuters and the hum of local enterprise, reflecting a history of endurance and adaptation.

Cultural life in Babylon finds its center in the shared spaces that bring neighbors together, such as the serene pathways of Argyle Park. The identity of the area is further shaped by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which encourages a lifestyle attuned to the changing moods of the weather and the sea. Notable figures like the esteemed actress Joan Jett and the influential musician Dee Snider once walked these streets, carrying the energy of the locality into their creative pursuits. Public events often highlight the creative spirit of the residents, fostering a sense of connection that persists throughout the calendar year. Whether reflecting on the quiet expanse of Belmont Lake or the bustling activity of the main thoroughfares, the character of Babylon remains anchored in a balance between tradition and contemporary change.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Belmont Lake State Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 341° N
TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 109° E
SUFFOLK COUNTY Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 216° SW
South Shore Theater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 256° W
Isbrandtsen Marsh State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 080° E
Gilgo State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.4 mi, 177° S
USLSS Oak Beach (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 160° S
Cannon (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 062° NE
Captree/Robert Moses State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 165° S
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 066° NE
Mark XIV WW2 Submarine Torpedo (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 077° E
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island (Marine Protected Area) — 4.8 mi, 164° S
Bearer of Peace (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 321° NW
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 053° NE
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.9 mi, 084° E · 422 acres
Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 068° E
Altamira (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 068° E
Memorial Gallery (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 306° NW
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 6.9 mi, 130° SE · 23k acres
T. Jones' Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 264° W
Tackapusha Nature Preserve Entrance (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 264° W
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 311° NW
Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 257° W
Seaford Historical Society (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 258° W
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 9.7 mi, 318° NW
Bellmore Maintenance Facility (Historic Castle / Fort) — 10.7 mi, 267° W
Bellmore Playhouse (Cinema) — 10.7 mi, 261° W
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 073° E · 7,995 acres

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