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Oakland Gardens Queens New York Map

Explore Oakland Gardens Queens, 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 Oakland Gardens Queens, New York

How to Use This Oakland Gardens Queens, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oakland Gardens Queens, 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 Oakland Gardens Queens.

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	Oakland Gardens Queens
State	New York (NY)
County	Queens County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.7376
Longitude	-73.759
Population	22,000
Density	4200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11364
Area Code	718, 347

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About Oakland Gardens Queens, New York

Oakland Gardens Queens is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 4200.0 people per km². Oakland Gardens Queens is located at 40.7376°N, 73.7590°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11364.

Oakland Gardens Queens maintains a quiet, deliberate presence within the broader urban expanse of the borough. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of Utopia Queens, NY (from Utopia Queens, NY: bearing 74°T), and is situated 2.2 miles east-southeast of Queens. The local terrain feels anchored by the presence of Oakland Lake, a tranquil body of water that offers a persistent, reflective stillness to the neighborhood. While the distant Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the horizon, the land here possesses a steady, modest elevation. Residents are mindful of the nearby coastal influence, as the maritime air drifts in from Little Neck Bay just two miles away. The path of Alley Creek further defines the landscape, carving a subtle, natural boundary through the surrounding greenery.

Development in Oakland Gardens Queens evolved from a transition of agricultural plots into the structured residential blocks seen today. The local economy relies heavily on the stability of established retail corridors and the professional workforce that commutes to the nearby commercial hubs of the city. Industrial activity remains largely absent, replaced instead by a focus on service-oriented businesses and educational institutions that support the daily needs of families. Early land use shaped the current layout, leaving behind a neighborhood that prioritizes domestic comfort over heavy commerce. The Motor Parkway serves as an integral part of the local infrastructure, acting as a historical thread that connects the present to the region’s early transit history.

Cultural life in Oakland Gardens Queens reflects a diverse mixture of backgrounds that settle into a common, understated rhythm. The neighborhood provides a respite from the intensity of the city, where the quality of light at dusk often softens the sharp edges of the brick and concrete architecture. Residents frequently gather for local events that emphasize the importance of community cohesion and shared public spaces. While the area is not defined by singular, world-famous landmarks, its true character lies in the well-kept gardens and the persistent pride of its long-term inhabitants. Notable individuals, such as the acclaimed author and public intellectual Christopher Hitchens, once found a sense of privacy and quietude within these specific streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cunningham Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 253° W
Alley Pond Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 042° NE
Reclaimed Habitat (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 063° NE
James J. FitzGerald Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 236° SW
Shadowbox Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 002° N
General George Washington Tablet (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 036° NE
QCC Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 003° N
For A Better Union (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 347° N
Creedmoor State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 102° E
Queens Childrens State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 072° E
North Shore Towers Cinema (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 060° NE
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 016° N
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 106° E
Welcome Center (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 267° W
LeFrak Concert Hall (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 270° W
Godwin-Ternbach Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 268° W
AMC Bay Terrace 6 (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 340° N
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 221° SW
Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 269° W
Skyline View (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 268° W
Circle Garden (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 284° W
Wetland & Woodland Garden (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 284° W
Valley Stream State Park (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 143° SE
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 127° SE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.2 mi, 199° S · 47k acres

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