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Roslyn Heights New York Map

Explore Roslyn Heights, 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 Roslyn Heights, New York

How to Use This Roslyn Heights, New York Map

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

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	Roslyn Heights
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.778746
Longitude	-73.639593
Population	6,747
Density	1764.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11577
Area Code	516
County Seat	Mineola
School District	East Williston Union Free School District

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About Roslyn Heights, New York

Roslyn Heights is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,747. The population density is 1764.9 people per km². Roslyn Heights is located at 40.7787°N, 73.6396°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11577.

Roslyn Heights maintains a quiet presence on the northern edge of the island, characterized by its mature trees and a landscape that feels perpetually caught in the transition between suburban order and wilder, overgrown edges. It lies 2.7 miles north of Mineola, NY (from Mineola, NY: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-northeast of Queens. The local atmosphere is defined by the proximity to Hempstead Harbor, which draws a cool, saline breeze inland to soften the humid afternoons of summer. Residents often find themselves at Donald Street Park, a local space that offers a necessary patch of green where the light filters through canopy leaves with a particular, pale clarity. Though the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy promise far to the west, the local terrain holds its own subtle, sloping character. The shimmering surface of Paper Mill Pond serves as a quiet anchor for the neighborhood, reflecting the shifting colors of the sky as day turns to dusk.

Development in Roslyn Heights emerged from a legacy of agricultural plots and grand estates that gradually yielded to the needs of a growing professional class. The local economy relies heavily on the steady pulse of commerce and the expertise of those who commute toward the financial centers of the region. Small businesses and professional services form the foundation of the daily trade, moving in rhythm with the commuters who depart each morning and return as the shadows lengthen. While the industrial age left its mark on the wider region, the character of Roslyn Heights remains defined by its residential focus and the careful preservation of its established streetscapes. The influence of early twentieth-century architecture persists, grounding the current economy in a tradition of stability and measured growth.

Cultural life in Roslyn Heights finds expression in the shared traditions of its residents and the quiet gatherings that define the changing seasons. The community values its proximity to civic landmarks and the intellectual heritage fostered by proximity to significant regional academic institutions. Throughout the year, local events bring neighbors together in spaces like Donald Street Park, reinforcing a sense of connection that remains resilient despite the rapid pace of the surrounding world. Notable figures, such as the acclaimed author Christopher Morley, once found inspiration in the quiet corners of this region, drawing upon the local landscape to inform their creative output. The rhythm of daily life is marked by the movement of people between their homes and the local transit arteries, creating a steady, predictable flow. Even as modernity shifts the texture of the neighborhood, the underlying spirit of the place remains fixed in the small, consistent interactions of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 257° W
Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 353° N
Albertson–Roslyn Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 217° SW
Albertson WWII Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 218° SW
Roslyn Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 350° N
Williston Park-water Plan Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 280° W
Site of First North Hempstead Town Council Meeting (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 236° SW
Van Nostrand - Starkins House And Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 342° N
LADDER No. 1 (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 346° N
Color Theory Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 339° N
William Cullen Bryant County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 353° N
Hearst's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 334° NW
Old Westbury Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 087° E
OneRiver (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 291° W
Flying Through the Years at Roosevelt Field (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 155° SE
Olmsted Theatre (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 188° S
Nassau County Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 148° SE
Cradle of Aviation Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 148° SE
North Shore Towers Cinema (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 249° W
Jeanne Rimsky Theater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 321° NW
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (Stadium) — 4.7 mi, 135° SE
African American Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 173° S
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 270° W
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 179° S
AMC Glen Cove 6 (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 004° N
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.6 mi, 011° N · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.6 mi, 011° N · 3,365 acres
Bethpage State Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 100° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 12.8 mi, 216° SW · 47k acres

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