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Fort Salonga New York Map

Explore Fort Salonga, 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 Fort Salonga, New York

How to Use This Fort Salonga, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.912598
Longitude	-73.300949
Population	9,652
Density	392.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11768
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Northport-East Northport Union Free School District

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About Fort Salonga, New York

Fort Salonga is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,652. The population density is 392.7 people per km². Fort Salonga is located at 40.9126°N, 73.3009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11768.

Fort Salonga maintains a distinct presence on the northern edge of Long Island, where the landscape shifts from suburban density toward a quieter, wooded topography. It lies 2.8 miles north-northeast of East Northport, NY (from East Northport, NY: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-northeast of Huntington. The terrain is defined by its proximity to the water, as the shoreline of Smithtown Bay sits only a mile from the northern boundary. Fresh Pond provides a focal point within the local environment, offering a still, reflective surface that anchors the immediate surroundings. Sunken Meadow Creek winds through the local topography, carving a path toward the coast just a mile away. While the distant peaks of the Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the horizon, the local elevation provides a sense of elevation above the nearby Little Plains. Bird Island remains visible as a small, quiet feature in the distance, punctuating the view toward the open water.

Fort Salonga carries the legacy of early colonial land grants and agrarian development, which gradually transitioned into the residential character seen today. The local economy functions primarily as an extension of the broader regional workforce, with many residents commuting to professional centers rather than relying on local industry. Significant swaths of the land are protected under the stewardship of COUNTY OF SUFFOLK C/O C W Land, ensuring that large portions of the acreage remain undeveloped and wild. This preservation effort serves to maintain the integrity of the natural environment against the encroaching pace of modern expansion. The history of the area is less a record of grand industrial feats and more a narrative of slow, deliberate land use. Daily life here reflects this steady, measured approach to maintaining a balance between private residential existence and the preservation of open space.

Fort Salonga fosters a culture that prizes privacy and a deep connection to the regional environment, favoring long-term residency over transient occupation. Landmarks here are often subtle, found in the quiet stretches of preserved woodlands or the shifting light over the water at dusk. Community engagement often centers on the stewardship of the natural landscape, where the seasonal change from autumn gold to winter gray dictates the rhythm of the year. While the area does not serve as a hub for mass-market entertainment or professional sports, it offers a sanctuary for those who appreciate the quietude of a coastal-adjacent climate. Notable individuals, such as the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, once found resonance in the atmosphere of this northern shoreline, drawing inspiration from the local surroundings. The character of the place remains firmly rooted in the simple, quiet observations of a life lived close to the water and the trees.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 257° W
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 002° N
Makamah Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 300° NW
Jerome A. Ambro Memorial Wetland Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 307° NW
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 093° E
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 0.8 mi, 095° E
Wall of Wars (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 191° S
Vietnam Veterans of America (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 193° S
WW II Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 252° W
Nissequogue River State Park (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 112° E
Kings Park Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 128° SE
Heron Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 250° W
Huntington Cinema Arts Center (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 245° SW
Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.8 mi, 278° W · 234 acres
Shore Theatre (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 248° W
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 142° SE
Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.0 mi, 090° E
Van Nostrand Theater (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 170° S
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.5 mi, 236° SW
Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 251° W
Fire House Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 251° W
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.6 mi, 260° W · 6,772 acres
Lloyd Point (Viewpoint) — 9.9 mi, 284° W
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 120° SE
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 225° SW
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 12.2 mi, 166° S
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 219° SW
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 079° E
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 18.2 mi, 164° S · 23k acres

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