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Franklin Square New York Map

Explore Franklin Square, 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 Franklin Square, New York

How to Use This Franklin Square, New York Map

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

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	Franklin Square
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.707324
Longitude	-73.675964
Population	30,903
Density	4143.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11010
Area Code	718, 347, 929
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Sewanhaka Central High School District

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About Franklin Square, New York

Franklin Square is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 30,903. The population density is 4143.0 people per km². Franklin Square is located at 40.7073°N, 73.6760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11010.

Franklin Square endures as a quiet expanse of residential streets where the light of late afternoon catches the slate roofs in a soft, silvery glow. It lies 1.4 miles west of West Hempstead, NY (from West Hempstead, NY: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-southeast of Queens. The flat terrain allows the horizon to feel expansive, though the distant, jagged silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a faint, ethereal memory far to the west. Residents often find their way to the waters of Motts Creek, a narrow ribbon of life flowing just one mile from the center of the neighborhood. Beyond the local canopy, the horizon shifts toward the salt-tinged air of the coastline, which waits only six miles away. The terrain remains modest and grounded, far removed from the dramatic heights of the island, yet it holds a steady, rhythmic peace for those who walk its sidewalks.

Franklin Square emerged from modest agricultural roots, evolving slowly from farmland into the dense suburban tapestry that defines its modern character. The local economy relies heavily on the industrious spirit of its shopkeepers and the daily commerce that sustains the surrounding corridors. While the heavy industry of the past has faded, the neighborhood maintains a industrious pulse, fueled by a steady stream of commuters and small businesses. People once gathered near the soil to cultivate the land, but today the focus has shifted toward the services and trades that keep the local gears turning. Even as the decades have passed, Franklin Square retains a sense of purpose, balancing the quietude of its residential lanes with the practical demands of a hardworking population.

Cultural life in Franklin Square finds its most vibrant expression within the green boundaries of Rath Park, where the community gathers under the wide, open sky. The land is marked by the presence of Hempstead Lake, a place of stillness that offers a respite from the hurried pace of the surrounding region. Notable individuals like the musician Joey Ramone spent their formative years here, absorbing the unique atmosphere that defines the local experience. Events often center around the changing seasons, as the air cools and the neighborhood prepares for the transition into the deeper, darker days of winter. Whether strolling through the public grounds or reflecting by the water, the people carry an understated pride in their surroundings. Franklin Square remains a place where the history of the region lingers in the architecture and the quiet habits of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 133° SE
COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 153° SE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 152° SE
Veterans Square (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 275° W
Turnabout (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 053° NE
Olmsted Theatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 055° NE
Floral Park World Wars Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 309° NW
Valley Stream State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 201° S
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 310° NW
Trout Lake West Hempstead (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 140° SE
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 126° SE
Malvern Cinema & Arts Center (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 168° S
African American Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 087° E
Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 005° N
Madison Theatre (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 120° SE
Wilbur Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 118° SE
Creedmoor State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 304° NW
Regal Cinemas 13 (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 176° S
Cask Foundation (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 176° S
Flying Through the Years at Roosevelt Field (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 057° NE
Nassau County Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 070° E
Cradle of Aviation Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 071° E
QCC Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 308° NW
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (Stadium) — 5.5 mi, 073° E
OneRiver (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 352° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.8 mi, 226° SW · 47k acres
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.8 mi, 015° N · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.8 mi, 015° N · 3,365 acres

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