Explore West Babylon, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Babylon, 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 West Babylon.
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 | West Babylon |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.718155 |
| Longitude | -73.354287 |
| Population | 43,213 |
| Density | 1973.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 11704, 11707 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Riverhead |
| School District | West Babylon Union Free School District |
West Babylon occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the Long Island landscape where the horizon seems to press gently against the sky. It lies 1.5 miles east of North Lindenhurst, NY (from North Lindenhurst, NY: bearing 79°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of Islip. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, resting only six miles away, ensures that the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged humidity that softens the edges of the afternoon light. Toward the north, the terrain remains relatively level, though the presence of Belmont Lake provides a tranquil focal point amidst the suburban development. Nearby, the quiet path of Santapogue Creek winds through the local topography, offering a subtle contrast to the paved avenues that define much of the area. Residents often find respite at the TOWN OF BABYLON Land, a preserved space that anchors the green canopy of the neighborhood.
Development in West Babylon matured alongside the mid-century expansion of Long Island, transforming former agricultural tracts into a dense residential and commercial corridor. The local economy relies heavily on a diverse array of small-scale industries and service-oriented businesses that support the day-to-day needs of its inhabitants. Many professionals commute toward the western centers of commerce, yet the internal commercial zones maintain a distinct stability rooted in local trade. Historical shifts from farming to suburban density have left behind a functional, pragmatic architecture that prioritizes efficiency and accessibility. While the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains far beyond the horizon, the focus here stays firmly on the immediate, industrious rhythm of the local workplace.
Cultural life in West Babylon flourishes through the shared routines of its residents and a quiet pride in suburban stability. The local schools serve as central hubs for youth activity, fostering a sense of continuity across generations who have made their lives in this part of the state. Notable landmarks often include the modest, well-maintained public spaces that facilitate community gatherings and seasonal events. Those who have called West Babylon home include individuals like the celebrated composer John Williams, whose early formative years were spent in the region. Whether enjoying a walk near Indian Island or observing the seasonal transitions of the local flora, the atmosphere remains steady and unpretentious, defined by the steady pulse of a working population.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Babylon, New York. Coordinates: 40.718155, -73.354287. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for West Babylon includes the ZIP code (11704, 11707), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (West Babylon Union Free School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |