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North Hills New York Map

Explore North Hills, 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 North Hills, New York

How to Use This North Hills, New York Map

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

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	North Hills
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.780934
Longitude	-73.676519
Population	5,464
Density	765.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	11030
Area Code	718, 347, 929
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Herricks Union Free School District

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About North Hills, New York

North Hills is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,464. The population density is 765.2 people per km². North Hills is located at 40.7809°N, 73.6765°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. North Hills is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 11030.

North Hills occupies a landscape defined by gentle, verdant elevations that rise gracefully above the surrounding terrain. It lies 2.8 miles north-northeast of North New Hyde Park, NY (from North New Hyde Park, NY: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-northeast of Queens. The air here carries a faint, saline crispness from Hempstead Harbor, which sits a mere two miles away, influencing the shifting humidity of the afternoon. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette ninety-four miles to the west, the immediate horizon is dominated by mature, leafy canopies that soften the edges of the horizon. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Nassau County Lands, a expansive green space only one mile away that preserves a quiet, untamed character amidst the suburban development. This geography provides a subtle, rhythmic transition between the inland woods and the open, salt-tinged expanse of the coast.

North Hills preserves a legacy of refined residential development that has largely eschewed heavy industrial sprawl in favor of quiet, deliberate growth. The local economy relies primarily on professional services and the sophisticated commercial infrastructure that characterizes this portion of the region. Historical expansion within North Hills was shaped by a desire for privacy and space, resulting in a landscape where legacy estates have gradually given way to carefully planned neighborhoods. Although the bustle of the greater metropolitan area influences the daily commute, the local pace remains focused on the maintenance of high-value property and private commerce. The economy functions as a stable, quiet engine, drawing strength from its proximity to major transit arteries while maintaining a distinct, insulated financial identity.

North Hills fosters a cultural character defined by an appreciation for privacy, understated elegance, and a deep respect for the surrounding natural environment. Residents frequently retreat to the serene perimeter of Mill Pond, located four miles away, or seek the quiet, shaded paths near Alley Creek to observe the local migratory birds. The intellectual and social life of the area is often centered on private gatherings and community-led initiatives that emphasize the preservation of the local aesthetic. While the region has seen the residence of notable figures such as the renowned journalist Walter Cronkite, the atmosphere remains focused on the individual’s pursuit of a tranquil life. Notable landmarks often include private architecture that mirrors the restrained, dignified sensibilities of those who have historically favored this particular corner of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 119° SE
COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 048° NE
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 122° SE
Manhasset Gold Star Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 311° NW
OneRiver (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 318° NW
Site of First North Hempstead Town Council Meeting (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 127° SE
Munsey Park Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 341° N
Mason's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 331° NW
St. Francis Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 013° N
Van Nostrand - Starkins House And Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 059° NE
Color Theory Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 040° NE
William Cullen Bryant County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 044° NE
North Shore Towers Cinema (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 230° SW
Aerodrome (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 013° N
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 267° W
Jeanne Rimsky Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 343° N
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 201° S
Olmsted Theatre (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 162° S
Flying Through the Years at Roosevelt Field (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 133° SE
QCC Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 248° W
AMC Bay Terrace 6 (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 269° W
Nassau County Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 132° SE
Cradle of Aviation Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 131° SE
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 163° S
Valley Stream State Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 186° S
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.0 mi, 023° NE · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.0 mi, 023° NE · 3,365 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.9 mi, 208° SW · 47k acres

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