Baywood New York Map
Explore Baywood, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Baywood, New York
| City | Baywood |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.7533 |
| Longitude | -73.2899 |
| Population | 7,726 |
| Density | 1304.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 11706 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Riverhead |
| School District | Brentwood Union Free School District |
About Baywood, New York
Baywood is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,726. The population density is 1304.9 people per km². Baywood is located at 40.7533°N, 73.2899°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11706.Baywood reveals its character through a landscape that balances the quiet stillness of inland terrain with the distant, salt-tinged promise of the Atlantic Ocean eight miles away. It lies 1.9 miles northwest of North Bay Shore, NY (from North Bay Shore, NY: bearing 310°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west-northwest of Islip. The horizon remains broad and open, offering a clear perspective of the sky that shifts from a pale, morning periwinkle to the deep violet of dusk. Gentle waters define the local topography, where the steady flow of Sampawams Creek marks a mile-long boundary through the terrain. Residents often gather near the calm edges of Guggenheim Lakes, where the water mirrors the shifting clouds with a profound, glassy clarity. While the distant, rugged peaks of the Appalachian Mountains remain far to the west, the land here maintains a low, steady elevation that feels grounded and secure.
Baywood traces its roots to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in these fertile, productive soils. The local economy evolved from humble beginnings into a diverse array of professional services and small-scale manufacturing that sustain the modern workforce. Trade and commerce flow through the corridors of the region, supported by a labor force that values precision and long-term stability. Development has been careful and measured, preserving the integrity of the workspace while allowing for the natural expansion of local business. Though the tides of history have brought many changes to the surrounding region, the fundamental economic pulse of Baywood remains steady and industrious.
Baywood serves as a quiet center for local life, where the presence of Causeway Park provides a shared space for recreation and public gatherings. Cultural life is defined by the simple, unpretentious rhythms of the seasons and the frequent quiet exchanges among neighbors. Landmarks here are modest, reflecting a preference for utility and communal comfort over grandiosity. The area has seen the passage of many lives, including those who have made significant contributions to the broader American narrative, though the true fame of the region rests in its day-to-day resilience. On any given afternoon, one might observe the subtle interplay of light across the open fields, a sight that defines the enduring spirit of the people who call Baywood their home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 270° W
- Sonia Road Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 000° N
- Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 339° N
- Bishops Tract County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 061° NE
- Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 000° N
- Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 110° E
- Brentwood State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 023° NE
- Cannon (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 136° SE
- Belmont Lake State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 225° SW
- YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 136° SE
- Van Nostrand Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 015° N
- Mark XIV WW2 Submarine Torpedo (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 139° SE
- Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 113° SE
- Altamira (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 112° E
- Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 119° SE · 422 acres
- Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 105° E
- State Hospital (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 068° E
- Bearer of Peace (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 270° W
- Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 040° NE
- Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 7.9 mi, 145° SE · 23k acres
- Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 280° W
- Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 292° W
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 092° E · 7,995 acres
- Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.8 mi, 310° NW
- West Rogues Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 10.1 mi, 305° NW
- Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 058° NE
- Huntington Cinema Arts Center (Cinema) — 10.5 mi, 322° NW
- Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 240° SW
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About This Baywood Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baywood, New York. Coordinates: 40.7533, -73.2899. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Baywood includes the ZIP code (11706), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Brentwood Union Free School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
