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Ridge New York Map

Explore Ridge, 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 Ridge, New York

How to Use This Ridge, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ridge, 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 Ridge.

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	Ridge
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.903814
Longitude	-72.88588
Population	13,271
Density	388.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	14510, 11961
Area Code	585, 914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Longwood Central School District

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About Ridge, New York

Ridge is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,271. The population density is 388.4 people per km². Ridge is located at 40.9038°N, 72.8859°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 14510, 11961.

Ridge occupies a distinctive position on the landscape, defined by its inclusion within the Middle Island State Environmental Education Center. It lies 2.3 miles east-northeast of Middle Island, NY (from Middle Island, NY: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Brookhaven. The terrain serves as a quiet sanctuary where the natural world maintains a steady, unobtrusive presence against the pace of modern life. Only eight miles separate the land from the coastal influence of Mount Sinai Harbor, allowing a faint salt-tinged breeze to occasionally drift inland. Nearby, the calm surface of Artist Lake reflects the shifting sky, while the Peconic River meanders through the surrounding greenery. Though the distant Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the horizon, the local topography retains a sense of secluded woodland character.

History in Ridge reflects the broader evolution of Long Island, transitioning from agrarian roots to a suburban landscape that still preserves pockets of open space. The local economy is largely supported by the daily activities of residents who commute to larger employment hubs, alongside a mix of small-scale service industries and local enterprises. Historically, the area relied on the productivity of its soil, a legacy that persists in the way the land is managed today. The presence of the Middle Island State Environmental Education Center reinforces a regional commitment to conservation and the stewardship of natural resources. This balance between development and preservation shapes the economic life of Ridge, favoring a steady, measured growth.

Cultural life in Ridge is marked by the quiet rhythms of suburban existence, punctuated by the seasonal changes that transform the local scenery. The Middle Island State Environmental Education Center serves as a focal point for those seeking a connection to the environment, offering a space for reflection and local engagement. While the area does not claim grand architectural monuments, the genuine character of the place is found in the modest, well-tended homes and the shared concern for the environment. Events within the center often draw residents together, fostering a sense of neighborhood cohesion that defines the local atmosphere. Though the area remains modest in its public profile, the residents of Ridge appreciate the subtle, enduring quality of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 275° W
Middle Island State Environmental Education Center (State Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 252° W
Ridge Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 252° W
Firemens Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 066° NE
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 043° NE
Brookhaven Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 006° N
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 086° E
Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 312° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 349° N
Nikola Tesla (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 348° N
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.1 mi, 101° E
Wildwood State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 047° NE
Veteran's memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 309° NW
North Country Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 305° NW
Navy Seal Memorial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 235° SW
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 261° W
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.0 mi, 179° S · 7,995 acres
Exit sign (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 111° E
Boulder (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 107° E
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 7.9 mi, 297° NW
PJ Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.2 mi, 278° W
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 082° E
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 240° SW
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 9.3 mi, 164° S · 23k acres
Shea Theater (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 247° SW
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 287° W
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.7 mi, 176° S · 1,205 acres
Penguin Exhibit (Aquarium) — 12.0 mi, 085° E
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 13.3 mi, 248° W
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.8 mi, 329° NW · 3,061 acres

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