North Great River New York Map

About North Great River, New York

North Great River is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,909. The population density is 597.2 people per km². North Great River is located at 40.7473°N, 73.1698°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11752.

North Great River unfolds along the quiet western edge of Long Island, a stretch of land where the subtle scent of salt still tinges the air even miles inland. It lies 1.3 miles northeast of East Islip, NY (from East Islip, NY: bearing 38°T), and is situated 2.4 miles east-northeast of Islip. The terrain here is a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a landscape shaped more by the slow erosion of millennia than by dramatic geological upheavals. Mature oaks and maples, their branches thick with the accumulated shade of seasons, form verdant canopies over winding lanes, and the occasional glimpse of a meticulously manicured lawn hints at the careful stewardship of its residents. In the late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through this leafy screen, takes on a molten, golden quality, illuminating dust motes dancing in the still air and casting long, soft shadows that seem to absorb the day’s accumulated heat. The history of North Great River is one of evolving ambition, from its early days as a modest agricultural settlement to its present character as a refined residential enclave. The land itself, once tilled by generations of farmers, now sustains a different kind of harvest – a community that values quietude and a discerning pace of life. While grand estates, remnants of a Gilded Age vision, still punctuate the landscape, the modern economy of North Great River is less about ostentatious display and more about the steady hum of local businesses catering to a discerning clientele. The neighborhood’s distinctive charm lies in this blend: the enduring grace of its older homes and the understated elegance of its everyday existence, a testament to a carefully cultivated sense of place.

About This North Great River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Great River, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.74732, -73.169836. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Great River and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for North Great River includes the ZIP code (11730), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (East Islip Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Great River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.