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East Flatbush Brooklyn New York Map

Explore East Flatbush Brooklyn, 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 East Flatbush Brooklyn, New York

How to Use This East Flatbush Brooklyn, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Flatbush Brooklyn, 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 East Flatbush Brooklyn.

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	East Flatbush Brooklyn
State	New York (NY)
County	Kings County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.6476
Longitude	-73.934
Population	178,000
Density	18000.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11203
Area Code	718, 347

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About East Flatbush Brooklyn, New York

East Flatbush Brooklyn is a locality in Kings County, New York, United States. With a population of 178,000, East Flatbush Brooklyn is a major urban centre in New York. The population density is 18000.0 people per km². East Flatbush Brooklyn is located at 40.6476°N, 73.9340°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11203.

East Flatbush Brooklyn occupies a dense, urban expanse defined by the rhythmic pulse of its streets and the unyielding geometry of its limestone and brick residential blocks. The physical character of the neighborhood is defined by a low-lying, flat topography that feels anchored to the earth, far removed from the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains that mark the horizon far to the west. While the landscape is primarily a grid of concrete and private dwellings, the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged quality, a subtle reminder that the open water of East Mill Basin sits only two miles away. The light at dusk here possesses a particular amber clarity, catching the edges of the brownstone facades and illuminating the quiet, daily activities of residents who find respite in the greenery of Tilden Playground.

Development in East Flatbush Brooklyn emerged from the transformation of original colonial-era farmlands, as the steady expansion of the city’s transit lines drew waves of new inhabitants to the once-rural outskirts. The transition from pastoral fields to a vibrant, multi-layered urban environment occurred over decades, as the neighborhood solidified its identity as a hub for working families seeking stability and growth. This historical evolution is still visible in the architectural shifts from older, detached homes to the sturdy, multi-family structures that define the modern streetscape. Even as the pace of life accelerated, the neighborhood maintained a grounded sense of continuity, preserving the legacy of those who first cultivated this soil long before the surrounding basins and nearby waters like Gerritsen Creek became part of the broader metropolitan geography.

Commerce in East Flatbush Brooklyn thrives through a robust network of small-scale enterprises, local markets, and service-oriented industries that sustain the neighborhood's daily requirements. Infrastructure is anchored by major thoroughfares that connect the dense residential blocks to the city’s wider transit arteries, ensuring a constant flow of labor and goods. While academic institutions are largely focused on primary and secondary education to serve the local youth, the proximity to larger university systems allows residents to access advanced learning without sacrificing the neighborhood's residential character. The economic life of East Flatbush Brooklyn remains resilient, characterized by a persistent industriousness that balances the needs of a diverse, active population with the limitations of a mature, land-locked urban environment.

Cultural life in East Flatbush Brooklyn is expressed through the vibrant intersection of global traditions and local social gatherings, where the spirit of the people transcends the boundaries of the concrete grid. Major annual festivals and community parades animate the streets with music and color, reflecting a heritage that is as much about the present as it is about the past. Residents often look toward the nearby serenity of Prospect Park Lake for recreation, a contrast to the high-energy atmosphere of professional sports that captivate the city's collective attention from the major arenas. Famous individuals, such as the acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee, have drawn creative inspiration from the specific textures and social dynamics of East Flatbush Brooklyn, weaving the neighborhood's unique essence into the wider American cultural narrative.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kingsboro State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 357° N
Wyckoff House Museum (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 108° E
Erasmus Hall Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 276° W
Dutch Heritage (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 192° S
Paerdegat Basin Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 139° SE
Prospect Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 290° W
Drummer's Grove (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 291° W
Now & Then (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 250° W
Zion Park War Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 029° NE
Washington Irving Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 297° NW
Gaia Nomaya (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 304° NW
The Bklyn Combine (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 325° NW
Camperdown Elm (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 298° NW
Hammerhead Peninsula (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 282° W
The Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 314° NW
Abe Art (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 329° NW
Skylight Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 344° N
The Billie Holiday Theatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 345° N
My Gallery NYC (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 333° NW
Penn Theatre (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 078° E
Bed-Stuy Aquarium (Aquarium) — 2.5 mi, 348° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 129° SE · 47k acres
Shirley Chisholm State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 102° E
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 5.1 mi, 306° NW · 22 acres
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 6.5 mi, 303° NW · 69 acres
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 307° NW

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