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East Moriches New York Map

Explore East 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 East Moriches, New York

How to Use This East Moriches, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East 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 East 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	East Moriches
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.805099
Longitude	-72.760934
Population	5,946
Density	422.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11940
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	East Moriches Union Free School District

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About East Moriches, New York

East Moriches is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,946. The population density is 422.9 people per km². East Moriches is located at 40.8051°N, 72.7609°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11940.

East Moriches carries the weight of a maritime past within its quiet, salt-sprayed borders. It lies 4.2 miles east of Mastic, NY (from Mastic, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-northeast of Brookhaven. The landscape remains defined by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a cooling influence on the air and a subtle pull on the local tides. Residents often find their way to the tranquil edges of Mill Pond, a body of water that mirrors the changing color of the sky throughout the seasons. The Terrell River winds through the low-lying terrain, carving a path toward the shore and providing a sanctuary for birds that drift above the reeds. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far beyond the horizon, the immediate ground here stays level and open to the expansive coastal light. East Moriches exists in a space where the rhythm of the water dictates the slow, deliberate pace of the day.

Agriculture and maritime trade shaped the early character of East Moriches, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and hard work. Local industries have historically relied on the bounty of the land and the surrounding waters, fostering an economy that values craftsmanship and self-sufficiency. Farmers and fishermen once anchored the community, their daily labor building a foundation that still influences the way people approach their work today. Even as the modern world shifts toward new professional avenues, the echoes of these traditional pursuits remain visible in the sturdy architecture and the practical spirit of the neighborhood. The land itself, once cleared for planting, now hosts a mix of residential life and small-scale enterprise. Such history provides a grounding force, ensuring that the development of East Moriches honors the quiet persistence of those who came before.

Cultural life in East Moriches centers on the preservation of local heritage and the enjoyment of its natural surroundings. The Soldiers Lands provide an essential expanse of green space where residents can walk beneath the trees and observe the subtle shifts in the coastal environment. Across the water, the silhouette of Swan Island serves as a constant point of reference for those looking out toward the horizon. A deep appreciation for the outdoors defines the social calendar, with seasonal gatherings often revolving around the local harvest or the arrival of migratory birds. While the village remains modest in its offerings, it has occasionally served as a quiet retreat for notable figures like the writer and activist Dorothy Day, who found solace in the simplicity of the region. This deliberate focus on the immediate world creates a sense of belonging that is rarely interrupted by the noise of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 201° S
Tuthill Cove State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 177° S
SUFFOLK COUNTYCOUNTY CENTER Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 240° SW
Havens Point State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 093° E
Moriches Bay Marine Waterway Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 145° SE
State Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 142° SE
Fire Island National Seashore (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 172° S
Southampton Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 060° NE
Brookhaven Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 328° NW
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 002° N
William Floyd Estate (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 239° SW
Exit sign (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 001° N
Boulder (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 012° N
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.2 mi, 252° W · 7,995 acres
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 338° N
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.4 mi, 230° SW · 1,205 acres
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 012° N
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 326° NW
World Trade Center Memorial (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 005° N
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 322° NW
Penguin Exhibit (Aquarium) — 9.5 mi, 035° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 324° NW
Navy Seal Memorial (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 284° W
112 Video (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 265° W
Clare Rose Playhouse (Theatre) — 13.9 mi, 262° W
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 14.0 mi, 281° W
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 294° NW
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 17.1 mi, 308° NW
Avram Theater and Gallery (Arts Centre) — 17.5 mi, 071° E
Shinnecock Indian Cultural Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 072° E

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