Point Lookout New York Map

About Point Lookout, New York

Point Lookout is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,527. The population density is 2175.6 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 occupies a slender, wind-swept stretch of sand where the land yields abruptly to the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.1 miles east of Long Beach, NY (from Long Beach, NY: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southeast of Hempstead. Salt-heavy air clings to the shingles of houses, and the horizon remains dominated by the vast, shifting gray of the tides that define the edge of Alder Island. A mile inland, the elevation rises slightly toward the High Meadow, a quiet contrast to the constant motion of the surf that shapes the shoreline. Beyond the immediate coastal reach, the landscape flattens into a low-lying expanse, far removed from the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains that anchor the horizon of the continent. The light here possesses a singular, piercing clarity, washing over Point Lookout Town Park where the dunes provide a fragile buffer against the winter gales.

Historical tides have long dictated the rhythm of commerce and residence in Point Lookout, shifting from its early roles as a seasonal outpost to a permanent, tight-knit enclave. The local economy remains tethered to the sea, reflecting a heritage of maritime resilience that persists despite the encroachment of modern development. Residents navigate the daily cycle of the tides, often looking toward the nearby waters of Milburn Creek or the more distant Milburn Pond to understand the shifting character of the local hydrology. Life here is defined by an intimate proximity to the elements, where the persistence of the sea serves as a constant measure of time. The architecture, weathered by salt and wind, reflects a pragmatic approach to a landscape that offers both profound beauty and the occasional, sharp reminder of its raw, unyielding power.

About This Point Lookout Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point Lookout, New York. Coordinates: 40.592326, -73.580684. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Point Lookout includes the ZIP code (11569), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Long Beach City School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.