Great River New York Map

About Great River, New York

Great River is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,899. The population density is 173.4 people per km². Great River is located at 40.7212°N, 73.1576°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11730.

Great River unfolds along the western edge of Great South Bay, a place where the land, gently sloping and generously wooded, meets the expansive, shimmering water. It lies 2.8 miles east-south-east of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 102°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-east of Smithtown. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches often heavy with moss, cast a dappled shade over quiet residential streets, creating a sense of secluded elegance. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the bay, mingling with the sweet perfume of blooming hydrangeas and roses in meticulously kept gardens. It is a landscape that breathes with a quiet, settled grace, where the call of a distant heron or the rustle of leaves underfoot are the dominant sounds, a gentle counterpoint to the distant hum of civilization. The history of Great River is deeply entwined with the Gilded Age, a period when its serene beauty attracted wealthy New Yorkers seeking respite from the city’s clamor. Grand estates, some remnants of which still grace the landscape, were built along the bay, their architectural ambitions echoing the era’s opulence. The local economy, once driven by the grandeur of these estates and their accompanying staff, has since evolved, with many residents now commuting to other centers for work, yet a strong sense of community endures. The bay itself remains a central feature, offering opportunities for sailing and fishing, and its protective barrier beach forms a natural bulwark, a constant reminder of the ocean’s vast presence just beyond.

About This Great River Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Great River, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Great River and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Great River includes the ZIP code (11739), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (East Islip Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Great River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.