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Melrose New York Map

Explore Melrose, 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 Melrose, New York

How to Use This Melrose, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.824545
Longitude	-73.910414
Population	22,000
Density	28000.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	10451, 10455
Area Code	718, 347

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About Melrose, New York

Melrose is a locality in Bronx County, New York, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 28000.0 people per km². Melrose is located at 40.8245°N, 73.9104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 10451, 10455.

Melrose maintains an urban density that defines its character, anchored by a unique position within the broader landscape of the region. It lies 2.9 miles southwest of Bronx, NY (from Bronx, NY: bearing 233°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-northeast of New York.

Melrose occupies a space where the rhythm of the city remains palpable, situated only three miles from the open coastline of Bowery Bay. The terrain here feels defined by the nearby Harlem River, which flows just a mile away and shapes the local geography with its constant, steady presence. To the west, the landscape dips into the Sunken Meadow, a basin that offers a subtle variation in the elevation of the streets. Residents often find quiet moments at Triangle (163), a local park that serves as a small, green anchor amidst the surrounding buildings. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far off on the horizon, the immediate environment remains defined by the proximity of Indian Pond, a small body of water that rests a mile from the center of activity.

Melrose evolved from its early days as a transit hub into a dense, industrious neighborhood that reflects the shifting tides of the regional economy. The proximity to the Harlem River historically facilitated trade and movement, allowing local workshops and businesses to thrive through the decades. Today, the economy leans into a diverse mix of service, retail, and small-scale manufacturing that keeps the streets active from dawn until dusk. While the industrial architecture of the past still whispers from the brick facades of older buildings, the area has transitioned into a modern commercial landscape. The influence of the nearby North Brother Island serves as a silent reminder of the maritime history that once dominated this section of the coastline.

Melrose possesses a distinctive cultural texture, characterized by a vibrant mix of voices and a pace of life that feels perpetually in motion. The neighborhood identifies strongly with its local landmarks, including the small but significant Triangle (163), where neighbors gather to break the monotony of the workday. Famous figures such as the renowned author Edgar Allan Poe once lived in the broader vicinity, leaving a legacy that still resonates with those who appreciate the area's literary heritage. Cultural life finds its expression in the local shops and the steady hum of residents moving toward the transit lines. On quiet evenings, the light catches the gray stone of the streets, lending the neighborhood an appearance that feels both aged and enduring. This corner of the world remains a place where the history of the region is felt in the architecture and the persistent, energetic spirit of the people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Renaissance Youth Center (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 027° NE
Concourse Plaza Multiplex (Cinema) — 0.6 mi, 274° W
Bronx Documentary Center (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 224° SW
Bronx Museum of the Arts (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 312° NW
Big Pun mural (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 109° E
Macombs Dam Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 300° NW
The Yankees Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 289° W
Crotona Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 033° NE
I Love the Bronx mural (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 093° E
Pregones Theater (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 250° W
The Bat (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 278° W
Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 241° SW
Joker Stairs (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 318° NW
Universal Hip Hop Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 263° W
Bronx River Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 083° E
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art and Story Telling (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 284° W
Sylvan Terrace (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 295° NW
Renaissance Theater (historical) (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 252° W
Faction Art Projects (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 258° W
Roberto Clemente State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 337° NW
La casa de los Tenenbaums (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 268° W
Matthew Travis Palacios (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 215° SW
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 275° W
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.9 mi, 166° S · 47k acres
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.6 mi, 071° E · 6,772 acres

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