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Great Neck Plaza New York Map

Explore Great Neck Plaza, 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 Great Neck Plaza, New York

How to Use This Great Neck Plaza, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Great Neck Plaza, 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 Great Neck Plaza.

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	Great Neck Plaza
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.786768
Longitude	-73.72652
Population	7,482
Density	9288.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	11021
Area Code	718, 347, 929
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Great Neck Union Free School District

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About Great Neck Plaza, New York

Great Neck Plaza is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,482. The population density is 9288.8 people per km². Great Neck Plaza is located at 40.7868°N, 73.7265°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Great Neck Plaza is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 11021.

Great Neck Plaza maintains a distinctive urban rhythm that echoes the quiet intensity of its coastal surroundings. The air here carries a faint, salt-tinged moisture from Little Neck Bay, which rests only one mile away and shapes the cool, temperate quality of the afternoon light. Beyond the immediate development, the landscape remains defined by the gentle, human-scaled geography of the North Shore, where the terrain slopes toward the water. While the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a conceptual boundary far to the west, the local horizon is dominated by the practical, dense architecture of the immediate vicinity. Residents often find solace in the greenery of Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters' Park, which provides a necessary pause in the center of the built environment.

Development in Great Neck Plaza emerged from a long history of transition, evolving from agrarian roots into a sophisticated hub of transit-oriented commerce. The local economy thrives on a specialized mix of professional services, boutique retail, and dining establishments that cater to a discerning, mobile population. This commercial vitality is anchored by the proximity to major rail lines, which historically accelerated the shift away from local industry toward a service-based model. While the quiet paths of Mitchells Creek sit two miles away, the economic focus remains firmly on the connectivity provided by the nearby transit station. Even the more distant waters of Mill Pond, located four miles away, serve as a reminder of the region’s older, slower pace that preceded the current, efficient density.

Great Neck Plaza cultivates a cultural character that balances high-density convenience with a profound appreciation for civic identity. The neighborhood celebrates its spirit through seasonal gatherings and local events held within the confines of Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters' Park, where the community converges under the changing canopy of the seasons. Notable figures such as the novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald once drew inspiration from the broader northern peninsula, reflecting the area’s long-standing appeal to those who value both proximity to the metropolis and the privacy of the coast. The architectural landscape, characterized by solid masonry and well-kept storefronts, creates a sense of permanence that defines the everyday experience of the residents. Life here moves with a purposeful clarity, driven by the steady hum of commuters and the deliberate pace of those who choose to call this specific pocket of the peninsula their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 192° S
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 072° E
Unknown Open Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 032° NE
Udall'S Cove And Ravine Natural Resource Area (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 237° SW
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 237° SW
Grist Mill Pond County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 300° NW
Manhasset Memorial Park (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 070° E
Manhasset Gold Star Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 068° E
Manhasset WWI Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 065° NE
OneRiver (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 076° E
Mason's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 063° NE
North Shore Towers Cinema (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 164° S
Turtle Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 205° SW
Ackerman Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 315° NW
QCC Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 217° SW
AMC Bay Terrace 6 (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 259° W
Shadowbox Theater (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 216° SW
Long Island Traditions (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 023° NE
Maritime National Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 291° W
Van Nostrand - Starkins House And Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 083° E
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 165° S
Focal Point Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 323° NW
Circle Garden (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 244° SW
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 038° NE · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 038° NE · 3,365 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 199° S · 47k acres

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