Explore Holtsville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Holtsville, 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 Holtsville.
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 | Holtsville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.815376 |
| Longitude | -73.045108 |
| Population | 18,937 |
| Density | 1028.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 11742 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Riverhead |
| School District | Sachem Central School District |
Holtsville occupies a quiet expanse of land upon the central spine of Long Island, where the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the distant tides. It lies 1.4 miles southwest of Farmingville, NY (from Farmingville, NY: bearing 217°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-northwest of Brookhaven. This landscape remains defined by its inland geography, though the influence of the nearby Port Jefferson Harbor lingers in the cooling evening breezes that drift across the island. Residents find solace in the local presence of Canaan Lake and the steady, narrow path of Tuthills Creek, which weave through the terrain with an understated grace. While the distant peaks of the Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the horizon, the immediate ground offers a flat, reliable earth that supports both suburban growth and quiet patches of woodland. The TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land provides an essential green anchor, ensuring that open space remains a tangible part of the daily experience for those who walk its trails.
Holtsville traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in these fertile, central reaches of the island. The local economy has evolved from its agricultural foundations into a diverse network of modern industry, small businesses, and commercial enterprise that sustains the daily needs of its inhabitants. As the decades passed, the character of work shifted from the labor of the soil to the precision of service and professional sectors, mirroring the broader transformation of the region. Today, the economy functions with a steady, pragmatic rhythm, supporting a population that values the balance between regional connectivity and a slower, more deliberate pace of life. Even as the modern world demands constant motion, the fundamental fiber of Holtsville remains tied to this steady, economic persistence that has defined its growth for generations.
Holtsville maintains a distinct cultural character that is defined by the modest, purposeful lives of its residents rather than the glare of national fame. The community gathers around local landmarks and neighborhood spaces, finding a sense of belonging in the simple routines of a suburban existence. While the area does not serve as the primary residence for global celebrities, it remains a place where individuals contribute to the quiet, vital work of the local region. Events throughout the year foster a spirit of connection, turning public spaces into centers of interaction where the texture of local life becomes most apparent. In the soft light of dusk, the intersection of history and modern living becomes clear, revealing a place that is comfortable in its own identity. Holtsville continues to function as a quiet, enduring presence on the map, defined by the collective efforts of those who call these streets their own.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holtsville, New York. Coordinates: 40.815376, -73.045108. 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 Holtsville includes the ZIP code (11742), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Sachem Central School District).
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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |