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Central Islip New York Map

Explore Central Islip, 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 Central Islip, New York

How to Use This Central Islip, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.790654
Longitude	-73.201781
Population	36,714
Density	1981.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11722
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Central Islip Union Free School District

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About Central Islip, New York

Central Islip is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 36,714. The population density is 1981.2 people per km². Central Islip is located at 40.7907°N, 73.2018°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11722.

Central Islip emerges from the flat, sandy plains of Long Island as a landscape defined by its proximity to the Atlantic tide. It lies 2.4 miles east-northeast of Brentwood, NY (from Brentwood, NY: bearing 74°T), and is situated 4.2 miles north of Islip. The horizon remains largely level, though the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the imagination of those watching the sunset. Residents of Central Islip find tranquility near the quiet waters of New Millpond, while the steady flow of Connetquot Brook provides a rhythmic pulse to the surrounding woodland. The salt air from Smithtown Bay carries a crisp edge, reminding the observer that the ocean is never far from the daily experience. Within the bounds of TOWN OF ISLIP Land, the terrain retains a raw, unpretentious beauty that mirrors the resilience of the soil.

Central Islip grew from the ambitions of early developers who recognized the potential of the central pine barrens for expansion and agricultural enterprise. The local economy evolved from its agrarian origins into a complex network of public institutions and service industries that sustain the modern workforce. Employment often centers on the administrative and professional sectors, which have replaced the former reliance on large-scale hospital complexes that once dominated the regional skyline. Industrial development remains pragmatic, favoring infrastructure and commerce that support the density of the surrounding suburban landscape. The legacy of these shifts remains visible in the architecture of older districts, where the utilitarian spirit of the past still dictates the flow of business.

Central Islip maintains a vibrant cultural identity shaped by the diverse backgrounds of the families who have made it their permanent home. The character of the neighborhood reveals itself in the lively bustle of the downtown corridors and the quiet pride found in local school activities. Notable landmarks such as the federal courthouse complex define the civic center, while community gatherings frequently animate the open spaces of TOWN OF ISLIP Land. While the reach of the town is local, it has seen figures like the late professional baseball player Frank Catalanotto rise from its athletic fields to national prominence. The rhythm of daily life here favors the steadfast and the hardworking, creating a distinct atmosphere that values substance over ornament.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 049° NE
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 051° NE
State Hospital (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 172° S
Connetquot River State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 113° SE
Long Island (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 167° S
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.4 mi, 350° N
Islip Greenbelt County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 050° NE
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 140° SE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 053° NE
Brentwood State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 268° W
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 339° N
Van Nostrand Theater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 276° W
Great River Depot (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 154° SE
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 178° S
Bayway Arts Center (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 163° S
9/11 Memorial: We Shall Never Forget (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 025° NE
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 215° SW
Altamira (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 188° S
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.8 mi, 183° S · 422 acres
Heckscher State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.1 mi, 165° S
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 055° NE
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 121° SE · 7,995 acres
Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.9 mi, 018° N
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 9.0 mi, 180° S · 23k acres
112 Video (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 091° E
Memorial Gallery (Gallery) — 12.2 mi, 258° W
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 287° W
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 265° W
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 12.9 mi, 273° W
Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 293° NW

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