Point Lookout New York Map
Point Lookout, 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 Point Lookout, Nassau County.
Interactive Map of Point Lookout, New York
| City | Point Lookout |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.592326 |
| Longitude | -73.580684 |
| Population | 945 |
| Density | 2172.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Point Lookout, New York
Point Lookout is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 945. The population density is 2172.6 people per km². Point Lookout is located at 40.5923°N, 73.5807°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11569.
Point Lookout presents itself as a slender finger of land reaching into the vast expanse of the Atlantic, its shores a constant dialogue between the restless sea and the resilient earth. It lies 4.1 miles east of Long Beach, NY (from Long Beach, NY: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Hempstead. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, has a pearlescent quality, softening the edges of the scrub oaks and the low-lying dunes. Salt-tolerant grasses, hardy and tenacious, carpet the slopes that descend towards the water, their feathery tops bending in unison with the persistent breeze. The character of Point Lookout is one of exposed beauty, a place where the elements have a palpable presence, shaping the very contours of the landscape and imbuing the atmosphere with a wild, untamed spirit. The history of Point Lookout is intrinsically tied to its strategic position, a sentinel overlooking the entrance to Reynolds Channel and the wider waterways that define this part of Long Island. For generations, its shores have witnessed the ebb and flow of maritime activity, from the humble fishing boats of early settlers to the more substantial vessels that once plied these waters for commerce and defense. The local economy, though now leaning towards recreational pursuits and residential appeal, still retains echoes of its past, with a lingering connection to the sea that manifests in the fresh catch occasionally brought ashore and the well-worn piers that hint at a time of more robust industry. A notable landmark is the historic lighthouse, a stoic guardian that has guided countless mariners through these often-treacherous currents, its beam a comforting sweep across the darkening waters, a silent testament to the enduring vigilance of this coastal outpost.
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About This Point Lookout Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Lookout, 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 Point Lookout and Nassau County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Point Lookout 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 Point Lookout 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. |
