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Saint James New York Map

Explore Saint James, 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 Saint James, New York

How to Use This Saint James, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.878987
Longitude	-73.156778
Population	13,268
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11780
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead

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About Saint James, New York

Saint James is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,268. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Saint James is located at 40.8790°N, 73.1568°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11780.

Saint James maintains a quiet equilibrium between the dense, hurried pulse of the region and the enduring stillness of its natural surroundings. It lies 10.8 miles east-southeast of North Elba, NY (from North Elba, NY: bearing 123°T), and is situated 15.2 miles south of Jay. The landscape is defined by a gentle topography that slopes toward the water, where the air carries a distinct salt-tinged weight from Smithtown Bay just three miles away. Residents often find solace in the emerald canopy of the Town Of Saint James Land, which provides a necessary buffer against the encroaching sprawl of modern life. A brief walk leads to the serene, reflective surface of Mills Pond, where the light at dusk settles in long, amber strips across the water. The distant, faint silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a conceptual boundary on the horizon, far removed from the immediate, tangible presence of the Nissequogue River flowing two miles to the west.

Saint James evolved from its agrarian origins into a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the steady movement of commuters and the needs of local commerce. Small businesses and professional services anchor the local economy, creating a texture of daily life that relies on personal connection rather than industrial scale. Historically, the expansion of the rail line acted as a catalyst for growth, transforming quiet farmsteads into a residential enclave that values its preservation. Even as the economy shifts toward service-oriented industries, the remnants of older, labor-intensive legacies persist in the architectural bones of the older buildings. The proximity to Youngs Island serves as a reminder of the maritime heritage that once played a more central role in the local livelihood.

Cultural life in Saint James is characterized by a deliberate, low-key appreciation for the arts and community gatherings that celebrate a shared identity. The historical buildings along the main thoroughfare serve as landmarks of a collective memory, grounding the neighborhood in a sense of continuity. Notable figures such as the novelist Nelson DeMille have found inspiration in the quiet corners of this environment, weaving its atmosphere into the fabric of their work. Seasonal events draw neighbors together, fostering a social cohesion that feels increasingly rare in the wider, more anonymous surrounding landscape. Whether one is navigating the path toward Crystal Brook Hollow or simply walking through the shaded streets, the character of Saint James remains stubbornly tethered to its local roots.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Of Smithtown Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 207° SW
Nature Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 287° W
Butler-Huntington Woods (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 287° W
Butler-Huntington Woods Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 287° W
TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Avalon Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 007° N
Cartas Al Cielo (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 012° N
9/11 Memorial: We Shall Never Forget (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 195° S
Paul Simons Memorial Bicycle Path (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 034° NE
Statue of Whisper the Bull (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 244° SW
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 243° SW
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 150° SE
Nissequogue River State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.9 mi, 290° W
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 294° NW
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 308° NW
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.7 mi, 216° SW
Shea Theater (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 112° E
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 045° NE
PJ Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 065° NE
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 109° E
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 085° E
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 053° NE
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.4 mi, 165° S · 7,995 acres
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 192° S
North Country Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 058° NE
Altamira (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 196° S
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 10.9 mi, 139° SE · 23k acres
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.7 mi, 261° W
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 083° E
Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 268° W

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