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Islip New York Map

Explore Islip, 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 Islip, New York

How to Use This Islip, New York Map

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

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	Islip
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.729821
Longitude	-73.210393
Population	18,418
Density	1498.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11751
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Islip Union Free School District

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About Islip, New York

Islip is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 18,418. The population density is 1498.4 people per km². Islip is located at 40.7298°N, 73.2104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11751.

Islip reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of Champlin Creek, which serves as a quiet artery flowing through the landscape. It lies 1.3 miles west of East Islip, NY (from East Islip, NY: bearing 263°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Smithtown. The terrain here maintains a modest elevation, characterized by a flat, coastal plain where the atmosphere often thickens with a salt-tinged humidity that clings to the skin during the humid summer months. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy memory on the far horizon—far too removed to influence the local weather—the immediate geography is defined by the proximity of the shoreline, situated just six miles from the open sea. Within the borders of Islip, the stillness of Upper Winganhauppauge Lake provides a mirror for the sky, anchoring the land in a serene, aquatic embrace that contrasts sharply with the nearby salt-marsh environments.

Early settlers found in Islip a confluence of fertile soil and abundant maritime resources that encouraged the establishment of a colonial-era foothold. The development of the region followed the traditional patterns of expansion seen across the eastern seaboard, with land grants and agricultural interests shaping the initial layout of the territory. Over successive generations, Islip transitioned from a series of pastoral holdings into a more structured, organized expanse, yet it retained a certain reverence for the historical footprints left by those who first surveyed the woodlands and meadows. These early influences remain visible in the way the streets are oriented toward the water, honoring the original intent of a population that relied on the natural bounty of the earth for its survival.

Economic life in Islip thrives upon a diverse foundation that balances modern infrastructure with traditional commerce and service-oriented industries. The local economy is bolstered by its connectivity to broader regional networks, allowing residents to participate in a bustling professional life while maintaining a distinct domestic identity. Educational aspirations are nurtured through accessible local institutions that prepare a new generation of workers for a changing marketplace, ensuring that the intellectual fiber of the region remains robust. As the morning light hits the industrial zones and commercial corridors, one can observe the methodical movement of commuters and laborers who keep the machinery of Islip in motion, creating a persistent hum of activity that defines the workday.

Cultural identity in Islip is expressed through a shared appreciation for the outdoors, often centered around the leisure afforded by the proximity of Clam Pond and the verdant, quiet trails of Unknown Park. On weekends, the focus shifts toward the recreational possibilities offered by the nearby coastline, or perhaps a trip to view the silhouette of Nicoll Island rising from the water like a silent sentry. While major professional sports teams occupy the larger stadiums of the metropolitan region, the spirit of local competition flourishes in the high school fields and community leagues that draw families together under the bright, unfiltered sun. Annual festivals and seasonal gatherings provide a stage for the community to recognize its own character, reinforcing a sense of belonging that persists even as the world beyond the horizon continues its rapid, unrelenting pace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 275° W
Altamira (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 262° W
Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 258° W
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.6 mi, 165° S · 422 acres
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 061° NE
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 324° NW
Islip Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 135° SE
Islip Meadows County Nature Preserve (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 145° SE
Bayway Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 079° E
Heckscher State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 130° SE
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 293° NW
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 253° W
Mark XIV WW2 Submarine Torpedo (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 231° SW
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 071° E
Cannon (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 261° W
Great River Depot (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 071° E
Pickman-Rimmer State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 089° E
Connetquot River State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 048° NE
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 4.8 mi, 176° S · 23k acres
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.4 mi, 078° E · 7,995 acres
Captree State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.6 mi, 209° SW
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 000° N
Art Gallery (Public Artwork) — 7.2 mi, 055° NE
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 033° NE
112 Video (Cinema) — 11.2 mi, 069° E
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 284° W
Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 mi, 014° N
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 292° W
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.1 mi, 304° NW
Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 253° W

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