Neponsit New York Map
Neponsit, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Neponsit, Queens County.
Interactive Map of Neponsit, New York
| City | Neponsit |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.571772 |
| Longitude | -73.861524 |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Neponsit, New York
Neponsit is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Neponsit is located at 40.5718°N, 73.8615°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11694.
Neponsit's gentle slope meets the Atlantic, a place where the air carries the perpetual tang of salt and the distant murmur of waves. It lies 4.6 miles south-east of Georgetown Brooklyn, NY (from Georgetown Brooklyn, NY: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of Brooklyn. Here, the land is a low-lying, sandy expanse, dotted with sturdy, weather-beaten homes that stand as bulwarks against the ocean's constant breath. The streets, often lined with mature oak and maple trees, offer glimpses of the water at their termini, a promise of the boundless horizon. In the late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through the sea mist, casts a diffused, almost pearlescent glow on the clapboard facades, softening their edges and lending them a quiet dignity. The rhythm of Neponsit is dictated by the tides, a subtle cadence that shapes the lives of its residents, from the early morning dog walkers to the evening strollers drawn to the cooling breeze. The history of Neponsit is intrinsically linked to the development of the Rockaway Peninsula as a seaside resort, a place conceived for summer escapes and a respite from the city's heat. Once a stretch of undeveloped dunes and marshland, it was transformed in the early 20th century by developers eager to capitalize on the allure of the ocean. The local economy, though no longer driven by large-scale tourism, still finds its heartbeat in the services that cater to a year-round population seeking the unique character of coastal living. The absence of grand avenues and towering structures contributes to Neponsit's intimate scale; instead, the charm lies in the discreet beach access points, the small, independent shops, and the enduring sense of community that has weathered decades of changing tides and seasons.
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About This Neponsit Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Neponsit, 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 Neponsit and Queens County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Neponsit is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Neponsit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
