Redwood New York Map

About Redwood, New York

Redwood is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Redwood is located at 40.9979°N, 72.3134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13679.

Redwood lies in a stretch of Suffolk County where the land begins its slow, deliberate surrender to the Atlantic's embrace. It lies 8.8 miles north-north-east of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 27°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Southold. Here, the terrain is a subtle mosaic of pine barrens, their needles whispering in the salt-tinged breeze, and the occasional glint of freshwater ponds mirroring the vast, often pewter-colored sky. The character of Redwood is one of quiet resilience, a place where the days unfurl with a patient cadence, marked by the shifting light that filters through the low-slung branches and the distant, murmurous rumble of waves. The air itself carries a certain grit, a constant reminder of the sea’s proximity, and the scrub oaks, gnarled and tenacious, speak of a land that has weathered its share of storms. This corner of Long Island, Redwood, has a history intertwined with the natural abundance of its surroundings, its economy once shaped by clamming and oystering in the nearby bays, a legacy still whispered on the tidewaters. Though the bustling docks of yesteryear have largely receded, a quiet fishing tradition persists, a thread connecting the present to a time when livelihoods were drawn directly from the briny depths. The landscape bears the imprint of this past, with remnants of old salt marshes and the occasional weathered boat shed hinting at a more industrious era. While not a destination for grand pronouncements, Redwood offers a distinct sense of place, a subtle beauty found in the resilience of its flora, the ever-present scent of the ocean, and the unpretentious rhythm of its daily life.

About This Redwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redwood, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.997877, -72.313416. 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 Redwood and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Redwood includes the ZIP code (11963), telephone area code (914, 845, 315), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Alexandria Central School District). 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 Redwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.