Ravenswood Queens New York Map

About Ravenswood Queens, New York

Ravenswood Queens is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Ravenswood Queens is located at 40.7606°N, 73.9361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11106.

Ravenswood Queens unfolds as a dynamic intersection of urban grit and burgeoning green spaces, its character etched by the constant hum of the city and the whisper of the East River. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: low-lying, often flat terrain punctuated by the strong vertical lines of industrial buildings and residential towers that reach for the sky. Beneath the ever-present gaze of the metropolis, pockets of resilience emerge – small, well-tended parks and community gardens, where tenacious urban flora fights for its place, their leaves catching the diffused light that filters through the dense urban canopy. The air, a complex blend of exhaust fumes and the salty tang carried on the river breeze, carries the ceaseless murmur of traffic, a constant reminder of Ravenswood Queens' vital connection to the wider world. Historically, Ravenswood Queens was a place shaped by industry, its shores once alive with the clatter of factories and the promise of manufacturing might. Though many of those behemoths have since faded, their ghosts linger in the very architecture and the enduring spirit of pragmatism that defines the local economy, now a diverse mix of small businesses, workshops, and logistical hubs. The East River, a powerful artery, has always been central to Ravenswood Queens' story, facilitating trade and shaping its identity as a gateway. Today, this waterway is not just a commercial thoroughfare but also a source of recreation and a picturesque backdrop, its surface often reflecting the fiery hues of sunset, a fleeting moment of natural splendor in this intensely human-made environment.

About This Ravenswood Queens Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravenswood Queens, 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 Ravenswood Queens and Queens County.

Detailed location data for Ravenswood Queens includes the ZIP code (11106), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ravenswood Queens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.