Explore Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, 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 Lakeview.
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 | Lakeview |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.677732 |
| Longitude | -73.649718 |
| Population | 6,077 |
| Density | 2344.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 13126, 11552 |
| Area Code | 315, 516 |
| County Seat | Mineola |
| School District | Malverne Union Free School District |
Lakeview defines itself through the steady, rhythmic persistence of Schodack Brook as it courses past the quiet residential edges of the landscape. It lies 1.3 miles south of West Hempstead, NY (from West Hempstead, NY: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-southeast of Queens. The topography remains grounded and modest, offering a gentle transition between the inland plains and the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains visible on the clearest days. Only a mile away, the surface of South Pond captures the shifting light of the afternoon, acting as a mirror for the changing seasons. Five miles to the south, the salt-tinged air signals the presence of Randall Bay, where the influence of the tides begins to reach toward the land. Nearby, the low-lying expanse of North Meadow provides a subtle relief in the terrain, while the distant shape of Hawlett Hassock rests quietly against the horizon.
Lakeview emerged from a history of steady development, growing in tandem with the regional shifts that transformed the local economy from its agrarian roots into a suburban anchor. Industry here has transitioned over generations, moving away from early land-based trades to support the professional and service sectors that now define the daily livelihood of the people. The local economy relies on the connectivity of the surrounding region, allowing Lakeview to maintain a balance between its internal commercial life and the broader demands of the state. Many residents participate in a pattern of movement that links the quiet streets to the bustling hubs closer to the coastline. This steady flow of labor and resources keeps the local rhythm consistent, ensuring that the character of the place remains anchored in its pragmatic, hardworking origins.
The cultural identity of Lakeview reflects a quiet persistence, where the pace of life favors the deliberate over the frantic. Trout Lake West Hempstead serves as the primary gathering space for the public, providing a preserved pocket of greenery where the sound of the wind through the trees offers a reprieve from the modern hum. The influence of the nearby coast brings a specific quality to the light at dusk, casting long, soft shadows over the lawns and streets that define the neighborhood. While many notable figures have passed through the broader region, the genuine local spirit is best found in the everyday interactions of those who call the area home. Events held in the public spaces often draw the community together, creating a sense of continuity that honors the simple, enduring nature of life in this part of the state.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeview, New York. Coordinates: 40.677732, -73.649718. 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 Lakeview includes the ZIP code (13126, 11552), telephone area code (315, 516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Malverne Union Free 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. |