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West Islip New York Map

Explore West Islip, 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 West Islip, New York

How to Use This West Islip, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.70621
Longitude	-73.30623
Population	27,048
Density	1713.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11795
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	West Islip Union Free School District

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About West Islip, New York

West Islip is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 27,048. The population density is 1713.7 people per km². West Islip is located at 40.7062°N, 73.3062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11795.

West Islip occupies a flat expanse of land where the air carries the sharp, salt-crusted clarity of the Atlantic Ocean just five miles to the south. It lies 1.1 miles southeast of North Babylon, NY (from North Babylon, NY: bearing 131°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-southwest of Islip. Willetts Creek traces a quiet path through the landscape, acting as a rhythmic pulse that draws the eye toward the horizon where the Appalachian Mountains remain merely a distant, unreachable memory. The atmosphere here is shaped by the proximity of the water, which pulls a thin, cool mist over the lawns during the early hours of the morning. Residents often look toward the small, silent silhouette of Grass Island, which sits anchored in the bay as a reminder of the shifting tides. Beyond the developed streets, the TOWN OF ISLIP Land provides a sanctuary of open space, while the stillness of Belmont Lake sits three miles away, offering a contrast to the kinetic energy of the nearby shore.

West Islip emerged from a history of maritime labor and agricultural development, slowly transitioning into a residential landscape defined by the steady work of its people. The local economy relies on a mixture of small-scale commerce and the professional pursuits of commuters who head toward the city, though the legacy of the docks and the water remains in the architecture of the older homes. While the region is not defined by large-scale industry, the neighborhood maintains a disciplined focus on maintaining its infrastructure and fostering a stable, quiet environment for families. The pulse of the morning commute and the evening return dictates the flow of traffic, reflecting a culture that values the predictability of a well-maintained suburban life. Every street corner serves as a testament to the decades of individual investments that have shaped the character of the property and the surrounding business districts.

Cultural life in West Islip is marked by a profound appreciation for the local parks and the seasonal changes that alter the color of the trees against the gray sky. The community gathers for events held within the TOWN OF ISLIP Land, where the shared appreciation for the outdoors brings neighbors together in a display of local solidarity. Notable figures such as the actress Debbie Gibson and the musician Dee Snider have roots in the area, contributing to a sense of identity that balances modesty with a quiet pride. Landmarks are often understated, found in the way the sunlight hits the water of Willetts Creek or the design of the local schools that anchor the life of the younger generations. The pace of the day is measured not by grand spectacles, but by the subtle, rhythmic patterns of a life lived close to the water and the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 196° S
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 359° N
Belmont Lake State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 282° W
Isbrandtsen Marsh State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 097° E
Thorne Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 102° E
Cannon (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 066° NE
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 071° E
Mark XIV WW2 Submarine Torpedo (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 085° E
South Shore Theater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 249° W
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 052° NE
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 359° N
Gilgo State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 186° S
USLSS Oak Beach (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 175° S
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.9 mi, 091° E · 422 acres
Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 072° E
Altamira (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 072° E
Bearer of Peace (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 307° NW
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island (Marine Protected Area) — 5.3 mi, 175° S
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 071° E
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 6.7 mi, 141° SE · 23k acres
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 303° NW
T. Jones' Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 9.4 mi, 260° W
Tackapusha Nature Preserve Entrance (Nature Reserve) — 9.4 mi, 261° W
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.6 mi, 032° NE
Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 254° W
Seaford Historical Society (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 255° W
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 311° NW
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 075° E · 7,995 acres
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.6 mi, 325° NW

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