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Bronx New York Map

Explore Bronx, 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 Bronx, New York

How to Use This Bronx, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.8501
Longitude	-73.866246
Population	1,472,654
Density	13356.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	10462, 10452, 10451, 10453, 10454
Area Code	718, 347

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About Bronx, New York

Bronx is a locality in Bronx County, New York, United States. With a population of 1,472,654, it is one of the largest cities in New York. The population density is 13356.3 people per km². Bronx is located at 40.8501°N, 73.8662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 10462, 10452, 10451.

Bronx defines the northern edge of the metropolis with a landscape shaped by the persistent, winding currents of the Bronx River. It lies 2.9 miles northeast of Melrose, NY (from Melrose, NY: bearing 53°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northwest of Queens. This waterway acts as a verdant spine, carving a path through an environment that balances intense urban density with pockets of preserved wilderness. While the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains may haunt the horizon on exceptionally clear days, the immediate terrain is defined by the expansive greenery of Bronx Park, which offers a respite of ancient trees and open lawns. The air here often carries a sharp, saline tang, a reminder that the open water of Eastchester Bay lies only three miles to the east, influencing the shifting tides and the quality of the light as it turns a soft, bruised purple over the rooftops at dusk.

European settlement began when Jonas Bronck arrived in the seventeenth century, establishing a farmstead that would eventually lend its name to the entire territory. Over the ensuing centuries, the land transitioned from quiet agricultural acreage and colonial estates into a bustling corridor of expansion, fueled by the arrival of new populations seeking opportunity in the growing reach of the city. The transformation from rural outpost to a densely populated borough was marked by the relentless labor of those who laid the stone and steel foundation of the modern grid. History remains visible in the architecture of older neighborhoods, where the brickwork and iron fire escapes tell a story of rapid, ambitious development that reshaped the earth itself.

Industry and commerce in Bronx thrive through a complex network of logistics, wholesale markets, and specialized infrastructure that keeps the surrounding region in motion. The local economy is bolstered by institutions of higher learning like Fordham University, which anchors the intellectual life of the area and contributes to a steady rhythm of academic and professional activity. Massive transit arteries and arterial roads facilitate the movement of goods and people, forming a circulatory system that is as essential as it is industrious. Beyond these hubs, the landscape is punctuated by the quiet, still surface of Indian Pond, a small body of water that provides a stark contrast to the relentless pace of the commercial districts and the industrial grit of the waterfront.

Cultural vitality manifests through the roar of crowds at Yankee Stadium, where professional baseball has become an integral part of the local identity. The borough’s character is further enriched by annual festivals that celebrate the diverse heritage of its residents, filling the streets with music, culinary traditions, and a shared sense of belonging. Landmarks such as the expansive grounds of the New York Botanical Garden draw travelers from far and wide, while the proximity to the coast allows for unexpected moments of tranquility near the shoreline. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, who lived his final years in a small cottage here, remain deeply associated with the spirit of the place, their influence lingering in the literary and artistic currents that continue to flow through the neighborhood streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bronx Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 290° W
Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure (Theme Park) — 0.4 mi, 283° W
Pelham Parkway (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 359° N
Lions (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 249° W
Somba Village (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 255° W
Nature Trek (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 241° SW
African Wild Dogs (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 256° W
Bruce Lee Mural (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 004° N
Robbins Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 091° E
Ghost Bike: Michael Needham (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 007° N
Bronx State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 101° E
Ross Gallery and Lecture Hall (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 330° NW
Westchester Square (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 117° SE
BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 126° SE
Bronx River Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 212° SW
Loews Paradise Theater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 293° NW
Pelham Bay Park World War Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 082° E
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 061° NE
Roberto Clemente State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 282° W
Van Cortlandt Station ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 332° NW
Bronx Museum of the Arts (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 245° SW
HBP 187 View (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 271° W
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 292° W
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 251° W
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.3 mi, 177° S · 47k acres

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