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Riverhead New York Map

Explore Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, New York

How to Use This Riverhead, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.951315
Longitude	-72.676056
Population	14,993
Density	383.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11901
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Riverhead Central School District

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About Riverhead, New York

Riverhead is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 14,993. The population density is 383.5 people per km². Riverhead is located at 40.9513°N, 72.6761°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11901.

Riverhead maintains a singular presence where the Peconic River quietly winds its way toward the horizon. It lies 8.2 miles east-northeast of Manorville, NY (from Manorville, NY: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-northwest of Hampton Bays. This waterway serves as the lifeblood of the landscape, carving a path through the low-lying terrain as it flows toward the distant salt air of Moneyboque Bay. Only a mile away, the still surface of Merritts Pond offers a reflective contrast to the river’s steady movement. The nearby expanse of Unknown Park provides a sanctuary of natural growth, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the western edge of the sky. Near the shorelines of Colonels Island, the earth feels damp and rich, holding the heavy, cooling light of the afternoon sun.

Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of Riverhead, with vast fields stretching outward to anchor the local economy in the cycles of the soil. Generations of families have cultivated these acres, transforming the land into a productive engine that feeds the surrounding region. While modern commerce has expanded into diverse industries, the heritage of farming remains an essential thread in the local character. Beyond the harvest, the proximity of Henrys Hollow influences the drainage and microclimate, shaping how the land is utilized for both trade and dwelling. The labor of the people here is quiet and constant, reflecting a pragmatic approach to life that prizes utility and steady growth over fleeting trends.

The cultural identity of Riverhead is anchored by a resilient spirit that honors both its maritime history and its inland agricultural roots. Residents gather at historic landmarks that define the town center, where the architecture reveals a preference for endurance over ornament. Community events often unfold with a focus on seasonal traditions, bringing neighbors together in a manner that feels both deliberate and unpretentious. While Riverhead remains a place of grounded, everyday life, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for notable figures like the novelist Herman Melville, whose connections to the broader regional history linger in the local consciousness. The atmosphere carries a certain weight of permanence, where the passage of time is measured not by grand spectacles, but by the slow, steady shift of the seasons across the fields and rivers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

County Of Suffolk Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 101° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 142° SE
Suny College of Agriculture and Life Science Vege* (State Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 284° W
Penguin Exhibit (Aquarium) — 2.6 mi, 157° SE
David A. Sarnoff Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 167° S
Southampton Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 143° SE
Otis Pike Preserve - South River Road (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 206° SW
Battles of Penny’s and Luce’s Landing (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 067° NE
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 233° SW
World Trade Center Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 248° W
Wildwood State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.4 mi, 276° W
Boulder (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 212° SW
Exit sign (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 217° SW
Altmans Needle & Fiber Arts (Public Artwork) — 7.9 mi, 069° E
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.0 mi, 240° SW
Wolf Pit Lake (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 064° NE
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 261° W
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 252° W
Avram Theater and Gallery (Arts Centre) — 12.9 mi, 110° E
Shinnecock Indian Cultural Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 110° E
Tuckahoe Woods Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.8 mi, 102° E
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 14.3 mi, 210° SW · 23k acres
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.8 mi, 226° SW · 7,995 acres
The Artist Study Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 15.6 mi, 106° E
Trout Ponds (Ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 17.3 mi, 081° E
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.0 mi, 004° N · 3,061 acres
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 18.0 mi, 271° W
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.0 mi, 214° SW · 1,205 acres
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 18.2 mi, 256° W
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.8 mi, 054° NE

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