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Georgetown Brooklyn New York Map

Explore Georgetown 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 Georgetown Brooklyn, New York

How to Use This Georgetown Brooklyn, New York Map

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

CityGeorgetown Brooklyn
StateNew York (NY)
CountyKings County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.625772
Longitude-73.913239
Population36,000
Density7200.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes11234, 11205
Area Code718, 347

About Georgetown Brooklyn, New York

Georgetown Brooklyn is a locality in Kings County, New York, United States. It has a population of 36,000. The population density is 7200.0 people per km². Georgetown Brooklyn is located at 40.6258°N, 73.9132°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11234, 11205.

Georgetown Brooklyn presents a quiet intersection of residential order and the persistent, salt-tinged air of its coastal surroundings. It lies 1.0 miles northeast of Flatlands Brooklyn, NY (from Flatlands Brooklyn, NY: bearing 56°T), and is situated 7.8 miles southeast of New York.

The low-lying terrain finds its natural anchor at Paerdegat Basin Park, a local sanctuary where the shifting tides of the East Mill Basin seem to dictate the pace of the afternoon. While the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a mere theoretical memory on the horizon, the immediate landscape is defined by the proximity of Mill Creek and the nearby expanse of White Island. Residents often look toward the Riches Meadows to appreciate the subtle, flat topography that characterizes this corner of the borough. Even on overcast days, the light reflecting off the water imparts a silver, muted clarity to the streets that feels distinct from the dense interior of the city. Prospect Park Lake remains the primary inland water feature for those seeking a change of scenery, situated a few miles away from the neighborhood’s steady, rhythmic pulse.

Development in Georgetown Brooklyn evolved from its mid-twentieth-century origins, shifting from modest beginnings into a stable, suburban-style enclave within the larger urban grid. The local economy is largely supported by small-scale commerce, service-oriented businesses, and the steady logistical demands of a population that prizes proximity to major transit arteries. Historically, the area benefited from the industrial expansion of the waterfront, though today the reliance on heavy manufacturing has given way to a quieter, professional domesticity. Much of the daily industry revolves around the maintenance of the housing stock and the retail needs of the immediate vicinity. This economic stability allows the neighborhood to maintain a consistent character, avoiding the volatile shifts seen in more commercial districts. The result is a pragmatic, industrious atmosphere where the concerns of the household and the local merchant remain the primary focus of daily life.

Georgetown Brooklyn maintains an understated cultural character, defined more by its long-term residents and family-oriented traditions than by the clamor of trendy nightlife. Notable landmarks are few, as the neighborhood derives its identity from the cohesion of its row houses and the quietude of its residential blocks. Local events are typically centered around community gatherings or seasonal celebrations at Paerdegat Basin Park, which serves as a vital social commons for neighbors to interact. While the area has not served as the primary residence for widely recognized historical figures, its occupants often embody the classic, hardworking ethos that defines the broader regional spirit. The sensory experience here is one of muted activity, punctuated by the occasional sound of wind moving across the flat, open spaces near the basin. It is a place that rewards those who appreciate the subtle virtues of a predictable, well-tended life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Canarsie Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 096° E
  • Belt Parkway Lookout (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 090° E
  • Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 120° SE
  • Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 108° E · 47k acres
  • Wyckoff House Museum (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 343° N
  • Dutch Heritage (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 280° W
  • Col. John B. O'Dowd Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 202° S
  • Shirley Chisholm State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 064° NE
  • Paul W. Kolbert Playground (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 261° W
  • Penn Theatre (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 033° NE
  • Brooklyn Bucolic (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 277° W
  • Ryan Visitor Center (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 162° S
  • Erasmus Hall Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 305° NW
  • Drummer's Grove (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 309° NW
  • Hammerhead Peninsula (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 303° NW
  • Sk.artspace (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 005° N
  • Gaia Nomaya (Arts Centre) — 3.6 mi, 314° NW
  • Living Torah Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 281° W
  • Camperdown Elm (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 311° NW
  • The Bklyn Combine (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 325° NW
  • The Tiny Cupboard (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 002° N
  • Skylight Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 335° NW
  • Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 6.9 mi, 311° NW · 22 acres
  • Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 8.1 mi, 303° NW · 69 acres
  • Liberty State Park (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 311° NW

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About This Georgetown Brooklyn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown Brooklyn, New York. Coordinates: 40.625772, -73.913239. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Georgetown Brooklyn includes the ZIP code (11234, 11205), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Kings County, and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.