Russell Gardens New York Map
Russell Gardens, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Russell Gardens, Nassau County.
Interactive Map of Russell Gardens, New York
| City | Russell Gardens |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.781212 |
| Longitude | -73.724576 |
| Population | 1,078 |
| Density | 2465.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Russell Gardens, New York
Russell Gardens is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,078. The population density is 2465.3 people per km². Russell Gardens is located at 40.7812°N, 73.7246°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11021.
Russell Gardens unfolds along the gentle slopes that descend towards the Great Neck Peninsula, a landscape of mature trees and manicured lawns that speak of a long-held affluence. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Bayside, NY (from Bayside, NY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Queens. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent from the lush vegetation, punctuated by the distant, almost imperceptible hum of traffic from the larger thoroughfares. Streets curve gracefully, lined with stately homes whose architecture hints at various eras of prosperity, from grand colonial revivals to more modern interpretations, each property a carefully cultivated island of green. The terrain, while not dramatic, offers subtle elevations that provide glimpses of the surrounding waterways, their surfaces catching the sun in fleeting, silver flashes. The history of Russell Gardens is intertwined with the development of the Great Neck area, a region that transformed from farmland into desirable residential enclaves throughout the 20th century. Its local economy, like much of this part of Nassau County, is largely supported by the professional and service sectors, with residents commuting to the broader metropolitan area for employment, fostering a character of quiet, well-established comfort. While not a hub of heavy industry, the area’s distinctiveness lies in its serene residential appeal, its proximity to the waters of Manhasset Bay, and the enduring elegance of its older homes, a testament to the aspirations of those who first settled and shaped Russell Gardens into the refined community it is today.
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About This Russell Gardens Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Russell Gardens, 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 Russell Gardens and Nassau County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Russell Gardens is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Russell Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
