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Selden New York Map

Explore Selden, 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 Selden, New York

How to Use This Selden, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.871444
Longitude	-73.046615
Population	21,262
Density	1804.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11784
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Middle Country Central School District

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About Selden, New York

Selden is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 21,262. The population density is 1804.6 people per km². Selden is located at 40.8714°N, 73.0466°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11784.

Selden occupies a central position on Long Island, defined by its flat, expansive topography that slopes gently toward the distant shorelines. It lies 1.8 miles west of Coram, NY (from Coram, NY: bearing 265°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northwest of Brookhaven. The horizon remains unbroken by the Appalachian Mountains, which rest far beyond the reach of the local landscape. Residents often look toward the northern coast, where the tidal movements of Mount Sinai Harbor dictate the rhythm of the sea air. Within the immediate borders, the land is marked by the quiet presence of the TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, which provides a necessary green threshold for the neighborhood. While the atmosphere is distinctly inland, the proximity to Mooney Pond offers a small, reflective mirror for the shifting clouds of the afternoon.

Selden emerged from its early agricultural roots to become a significant residential corridor within the bustling expanse of the region. The local economy evolved alongside the development of major thoroughfares, shifting from traditional farmsteads to a modern landscape of retail and professional services. Commuters often trace the path of the nearby Carmans River, noting how the water once powered the modest mills that sustained the earliest settlers. Today, the industrial character is found in the steady hum of commerce that supports the daily lives of those who dwell here. This transformation has turned the former pastures into a functional center of suburban life, where the history of the soil is still visible beneath the paved intersections.

Selden maintains a distinct cultural identity that balances suburban practicality with a quiet, persistent sense of place. Residents often gather near the accessible trails of the TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, finding solace in the open spaces that remain preserved against the surrounding growth. The area has seen the growth of notable figures, including the acclaimed novelist Nelson DeMille, whose work reflects the specific textures of the surrounding landscape. Visitors might find their way toward the nearby Crystal Brook Hollow, where the land dips in a way that feels ancient and undisturbed. Life here follows the steady, predictable pulse of a place that is comfortable in its own skin, far from the frantic energy of the metropolitan center.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 068° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 259° W
Sunhill Water Corp Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 279° W
Shea Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 202° S
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 053° NE
Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 137° SE
Daniel R. Davis Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 082° E
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 147° SE
Laurel Ridge Setauket Woods Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 320° NW
PJ Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 004° N
Navy Seal Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 117° SE
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 236° SW
Wolfie Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 307° NW
Paul Simons Memorial Bicycle Path (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 304° NW
Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 059° NE
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 347° N
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 013° N
Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.1 mi, 299° NW
North Country Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.7 mi, 027° NE
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 7.8 mi, 169° S · 23k acres
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.0 mi, 199° S · 7,995 acres
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.1 mi, 249° W
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 073° E
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 076° E
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 289° W
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 9.9 mi, 285° W
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 220° SW
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.4 mi, 163° S · 1,205 acres
Altamira (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 222° SW
Exit sign (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 091° E

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