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Center Moriches New York Map

Explore Center Moriches, 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 Center Moriches, New York

How to Use This Center Moriches, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.800377
Longitude	-72.789823
Population	8,046
Density	590.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11934
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Center Moriches Union Free School District

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About Center Moriches, New York

Center Moriches is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,046. The population density is 590.3 people per km². Center Moriches is located at 40.8004°N, 72.7898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11934.

Center Moriches defines the southern edge of the island where the land yields to the encroaching tides of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.7 miles east of Mastic, NY (from Mastic, NY: bearing 92°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-northeast of Brookhaven. Senix Creek winds its way through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery that feeds the local marshlands and low-lying plains. Residents often find the light reflecting off the nearby waters at dusk to be particularly sharp, casting long, silver shadows across the flat terrain. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the horizon remains unobstructed, save for the distant, hazy suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains far to the west. Unknown Park provides a sanctuary of green space, offering a quiet vantage point to observe the shifting patterns of the coastal weather.

Center Moriches grew from its early reliance on the bounty of the water and the fertility of the soil, establishing a rhythm dictated by the harvest and the catch. The local economy has evolved from these traditional maritime and agricultural roots into a diverse collection of small-scale industries and service-oriented businesses. Shops and professional offices line the main thoroughfare, maintaining a steady pace that reflects the pragmatic spirit of the local workforce. While the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean once dominated the livelihoods of those who settled here, the modern character is shaped by a blend of long-standing family trades and newer, smaller commercial ventures. The economic fiber of Center Moriches remains tightly knit, sustained by the persistence of those who choose to build their lives in this specific corner of the coast.

Cultural life in Center Moriches centers on a shared appreciation for the slow passage of the seasons and the quiet beauty of Mill Pond. Community gatherings often take place near the water, where the atmosphere feels suspended between the urgency of modern life and the stillness of the natural environment. New Made Island stands as a silent sentinel offshore, a reminder of the shifting geography that has long influenced the local identity. While the area is largely defined by its own internal rhythm, it has occasionally served as a quiet retreat for those seeking respite from the broader world. The Scuttle Hole, located nine miles away, serves as a geographic curiosity that punctuates the surrounding topography, grounding the local landscape in a distinct sense of place. Even as time moves forward, Center Moriches retains a stoic, independent character, defined by the people who walk its paths and the salt air that lingers in the breeze.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 271° W
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 144° SE
Brookhaven Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 275° W
Tuthill Cove State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 103° E
Moriches Bay Marine Waterway Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 104° E
State Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 104° E
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 2.3 mi, 210° SW · 23k acres
Havens Point State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 084° E
William Floyd Estate (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 229° SW
Southampton Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 067° NE
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 026° NE
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 250° W · 7,995 acres
Exit sign (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 019° N
Boulder (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 027° NE
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.1 mi, 223° SW · 1,205 acres
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 352° N
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 336° NW
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 331° NW
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 021° N
World Trade Center Memorial (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 014° N
Penguin Exhibit (Aquarium) — 10.7 mi, 041° NE
Navy Seal Memorial (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 288° W
112 Video (Cinema) — 11.5 mi, 266° W
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 331° NW
Clare Rose Playhouse (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 263° W
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 12.6 mi, 284° W
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 13.3 mi, 298° NW
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 16.1 mi, 312° NW
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 17.5 mi, 277° W
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 305° NW

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