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Southold New York Map

Explore Southold, 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 Southold, New York

How to Use This Southold, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	41.064822
Longitude	-72.426196
Population	6,040
Density	222.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11971
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Southold Union Free School District

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About Southold, New York

Southold is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,040. The population density is 222.8 people per km². Southold is located at 41.0648°N, 72.4262°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11971.

Southold occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon is defined by the soft, gray light of the Atlantic coast. It lies 12.6 miles north of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 351°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of North Sea. The salt-heavy air carries the scent of the nearby Goose Creek, grounding the atmosphere in a perpetual, maritime stillness. Residents often walk the trails of Silversmith's Park, where the flat, fertile earth meets the sky in an unbroken line. Further inland, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a reminder of the vast, shifting geography beyond these shores. Great Pond mirrors the changing clouds, providing a calm center to the landscape that defines the daily experience of living in Southold.

Agriculture and maritime industry have shaped the economic identity of Southold since its earliest days of settlement. Fields of produce and quiet vineyards stretch across the terrain, benefiting from a climate tempered by the nearby waters of Jockey Creek. While the regional pace once relied heavily on the bounty of the harvest, modern commerce now integrates a blend of small-scale artisan production and seasonal trade. The economy remains tethered to the land and the tides, reflecting a history of resilience against the unpredictable nature of the coast. Economic life here is cyclical, mirroring the transition from the bustling activity of summer to the introspective silence of winter months.

Cultural life in Southold is marked by a reverence for tradition and a deep, quiet appreciation for the local heritage. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest, often highlighting the proximity of Shelter Island and the natural beauty of the surrounding terrain. While the geography is relatively flat, the occasional excursion toward Grassy Hollow offers a change in perspective for those seeking a different view of the basin. Despite its modest size, Southold maintains a distinct character that resists the encroaching influence of modern, hurried living. The enduring spirit of the place is best understood not through grand gestures, but through the consistent, steady rhythm of those who call these shores home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Southold Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 342° N
Suffolk County Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 344° N
Howell Meadow (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 181° S
Goose Creek Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 146° SE
Southold Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 328° NW
Peconic Dunes County Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 266° W
Hashamomuck Pond Waterway Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 057° NE
Long Island Sound (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 262° W
Big Bird (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 130° SE
Mud Creek (Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 211° SW
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 035° NE
Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.1 mi, 140° SE · 531 acres
Watchtower (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 053° NE
Trout Ponds (Ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 142° SE
Ruth Oliva Preserve at Dam Pond (Nature Reserve) — 6.7 mi, 047° NE
Wolf Pit Lake (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 232° SW
Orient Beach State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 063° NE
Sag Harbor Cinema (Cinema) — 8.1 mi, 123° SE
Parking (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 056° NE
The Church Sag Harbor (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 124° SE
Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 177° S · 183 acres
Slaves Burying Ground (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 056° NE
Ice House (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 130° SE
Tuckahoe Woods Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.8 mi, 178° S
Battles of Penny’s and Luce’s Landing (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 237° SW
Avram Theater and Gallery (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 184° S
The Artist Study Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 171° S
Shinnecock Indian Cultural Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 182° S
May Groot Manson 1859-1917 (Monument) — 14.3 mi, 120° SE
Guild Hall (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 121° SE

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