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Yaphank New York Map

Explore Yaphank, 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 Yaphank, New York

How to Use This Yaphank, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.83101
Longitude	-72.93165
Population	5,974
Density	169.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11980
Area Code	914, 845
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Longwood Central School District

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About Yaphank, New York

Yaphank is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,974. The population density is 169.1 people per km². Yaphank is located at 40.8310°N, 72.9317°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11980.

Yaphank reveals its character through the quiet, steady movement of the Carmans River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 3.4 miles south-southeast of Middle Island, NY (from Middle Island, NY: bearing 162°T), and is situated 4.0 miles north of Brookhaven. The surrounding terrain remains anchored by the expansive SUFFOLK COUNTYDEPT OF REAL ESTATE Land, which provides a sense of natural stillness in an otherwise bustling region. While the horizon remains flat, the distant Appalachian Mountains are occasionally imagined by those who look westward toward the fading light of dusk. Though the Atlantic Ocean sits eight miles away, the air here retains a crisp, saline quality that drifts inland on the prevailing winds. Residents often find respite in the quiet corners of the woods, where the light filters through the canopy to illuminate the floor in soft, shifting patterns of gold and gray.

Settlement in Yaphank grew from the necessity of harnessing the water, as early milling operations utilized the river to drive the local economy. Agriculture and light industry eventually took root in the fertile soil, shaping a community that balanced manual labor with the slow pace of rural life. Over the decades, the economic focus transitioned, yet the heritage of those early enterprises remains visible in the preserved structures that dot the landscape. The rhythm of daily work here feels deliberate, grounded in a history of self-sufficiency that continues to influence modern commercial efforts. Today, the local economy benefits from its proximity to broader regional hubs while maintaining a distinct identity defined by its original industrial roots.

Yaphank maintains a cultural spirit that favors privacy and a deep appreciation for the natural world, particularly around the serene waters of Twin Ponds. Notable landmarks include sites that reflect the area's long-standing connection to its environment, offering residents and visitors alike a place for quiet reflection. While John Boyle Island remains a distant point of interest across the water, the true character of the place is found in the communal gatherings that celebrate seasonal changes. The region near Scuttle Hole provides a topographic curiosity that breaks the monotony of the plains, serving as a subtle reminder of the geological forces at work. Famous figures such as the author William Sidney Mount found inspiration in the light and life of this specific slice of the world, capturing the essence of the local landscape on canvas for generations to recognize.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carmans River Pine Barrens State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 024° NE
TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 037° NE
SUFFOLK COUNTYDEPT OF REAL ESTATE Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 075° E
Brookhaven Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 294° NW
East Bartlett Pine Barrens State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 340° N
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.0 mi, 161° S · 7,995 acres
Navy Seal Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 293° NW
Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 285° W
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 280° W
112 Video (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 234° SW
Brookhaven State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 032° NE
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 312° NW
Clare Rose Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 232° SW
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 034° NE
William Floyd Estate (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 126° SE
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 7.2 mi, 164° S · 23k acres
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.2 mi, 163° S · 1,205 acres
Calverton Ponds Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.7 mi, 057° NE
Blue Point Nature Preserve Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 224° SW
Nikola Tesla (Public Artwork) — 8.2 mi, 012° N
Exit sign (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 075° E
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 9.8 mi, 332° NW
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 271° W
Boulder (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 074° E
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 318° NW
Wildwood State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 036° NE
Splish Splash (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 059° NE
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 14.6 mi, 268° W

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