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Flanders New York Map

Explore Flanders, 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 Flanders, New York

How to Use This Flanders, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.888755
Longitude	-72.604235
Population	5,098
Density	171.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11901
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Riverhead Central School District

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About Flanders, New York

Flanders is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,098. The population density is 171.2 people per km². Flanders is located at 40.8888°N, 72.6042°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11901.

Flanders maintains a quiet presence amidst a landscape defined by its proximity to the water and the shifting light of the coastal sky. It lies 2.5 miles east-southeast of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 112°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-northwest of Hampton Bays.

The terrain around Flanders is characterized by a low, receptive topography that feels closely connected to the nearby Smith Creek, which sits six miles away. Residents of Flanders often look toward the water, where the air holds a distinct, briny weight that softens the edges of the afternoon. A short walk leads to the serene waters of Birch Creek Pond, a place where the surface often mirrors the gray-blue hues of the sky. Nearby, the water of Goose Creek carves a path through the earth, marking the land just a mile from the center of activity. To the west, the subtle depression of Henrys Hollow provides a gentle break in the horizon, while Colonels Island sits nearby as a quiet anchor in the landscape.

Historical records of Flanders reflect a steady, agrarian development that eventually transitioned into the modest, service-oriented economy seen today. Much of the local identity is tied to the preservation of natural space, as evidenced by the expansive SOUTHAMPTON TOWN Land that defines the immediate surroundings. The economy leans into this relationship with the outdoors, supporting small-scale enterprises that respect the rhythm of the seasons and the limitations of the soil. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette far to the west, the life here is shaped by the immediate, tangible needs of a coastal environment. The local industries focus on maintenance and regional commerce, ensuring that Flanders remains a functional, self-contained space.

The cultural character of Flanders is defined by an understated resilience and a profound appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it. People here gather at local landmarks that celebrate the history of the land, finding value in the quiet persistence of their neighbors. While the area does not host grand, world-famous spectacles, it is recognized for a community spirit that prioritizes local gatherings and the simple enjoyment of the outdoors. The influence of the coast is never far, coloring the way residents speak and the slow, deliberate pace at which they conduct their days. Though no figures of international celebrity call this place home, the identity of Flanders is built upon the collective contributions of those who have long understood the beauty of this specific corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Southampton Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 154° SE
Hubbard County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 017° N
SUFFOLK COUNTY Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 016° N
David A. Sarnoff Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
Suffolk County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 254° W
Westhampton Dwarf Pine Plains Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 179° S
Penguin Exhibit (Aquarium) — 3.4 mi, 306° NW
Shinnecock Monument (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 090° E
Battles of Penny’s and Luce’s Landing (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 352° N
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 289° W
Boulder (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 261° W
Sweet Shoppe (Public Artwork) — 8.0 mi, 027° NE
World Trade Center Memorial (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 290° W
Exit sign (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 259° W
Avram Theater and Gallery (Arts Centre) — 8.4 mi, 091° E
Tuckahoe Woods Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.8 mi, 082° E
Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 068° E · 183 acres
Wildwood State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 10.3 mi, 297° NW
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.6 mi, 271° W
The Artist Study Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 11.3 mi, 090° E
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 13.6 mi, 233° SW · 23k acres
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 275° W
Trout Ponds (Ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 15.0 mi, 062° NE
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 247° SW · 7,995 acres
Ice House (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 068° E
The Church Sag Harbor (Gallery) — 17.8 mi, 065° NE
Sag Harbor Cinema (Cinema) — 17.9 mi, 064° NE
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.1 mi, 037° NE

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