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Oakdale New York Map

Explore Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, New York

How to Use This Oakdale, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.737782
Longitude	-73.134698
Population	7,430
Density	903.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	12534, 11769
Area Code	845, 516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Connetquot Central School District

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About Oakdale, New York

Oakdale is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,430. The population density is 903.0 people per km². Oakdale is located at 40.7378°N, 73.1347°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12534, 11769.

Oakdale draws its quiet vitality from the patient flow of the Middle Brook, which meanders through the landscape toward the distant horizon. It lies 2.6 miles east-northeast of East Islip, NY (from East Islip, NY: bearing 71°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-northeast of Islip. The land around Oakdale maintains a subtle connection to the Atlantic Ocean, which rests only six miles away, tempering the air with a faint, salt-tinged breeze. At the center of the local terrain lies East Pond, a tranquil body of water that mirrors the shifting clouds and provides a focal point for the surrounding woodland. To the south, the presence of Nicoll Island adds a touch of complexity to the coastal geography, while the expansive TOWN OF ISLIP Land offers a protected sanctuary for local flora and fauna. On exceptionally clear days, the mind might wander toward the Appalachian Mountains, though they remain a distant, hazy suggestion far beyond the familiar, flat topography of the coast.

Oakdale emerged from a history of agricultural cultivation and maritime trade, evolving from early land grants into a residential enclave that values its connection to the water. The local economy has shifted over generations from its initial reliance on harvesting the bounty of the land and sea to a modern landscape characterized by suburban commerce and professional services. Small industries and businesses now thrive within the neighborhood, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that reflects the pragmatic spirit of the region. Many residents commute to larger commercial hubs, yet they return to find a local environment sustained by long-standing infrastructure and careful stewardship of the terrain. The rhythm of daily life in Oakdale is defined by this balance, where the legacy of past labor informs the quiet productivity of the present.

Cultural life in Oakdale is marked by a deliberate appreciation for the outdoors and the communal spirit found in its parks and public spaces. Residents frequently gather within the TOWN OF ISLIP Land, utilizing the preserved grounds for recreation and seasonal festivities that bring neighbors together under the canopy of native trees. Notable landmarks, including historic estates that once defined the upper-crust social circles of the region, still stand as quiet observers of the changing decades. While Oakdale has seen many individuals pass through its borders, it remains most associated with figures like the writer William S. Burroughs, who spent formative years observing the nuances of life here. The atmosphere remains one of understated elegance, where the quality of light at dusk—reflecting off the waters of East Pond—serves as a constant, quiet reminder of the beauty inherent in this corner of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — locality lies within
Byron Lake Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Connetquot River State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 353° N
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Timber Point State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 181° S
Great South Bay Underwater Lands (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 158° S
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.5 mi, 066° NE · 7,995 acres
Heckscher State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 210° SW
Great River Depot (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 276° W
Baymen Soccer Field (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 080° E
Bayway Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 265° W
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 266° W
East End Tricentennial - Time Capsule 2083 (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 077° E
Long Island (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 301° NW
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.8 mi, 250° W · 422 acres
Lt. Michael Murphy Memorial Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 030° NE
Altamira (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 262° W
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 5.7 mi, 170° S · 23k acres
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 273° W
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 259° W
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 006° N
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.2 mi, 327° NW
112 Video (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 062° NE
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.3 mi, 111° E · 1,205 acres
Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.2 mi, 357° N
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 14.8 mi, 014° N
William Floyd Estate (Nature Reserve) — 16.1 mi, 081° E
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 16.2 mi, 022° N
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 279° W
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 051° NE

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