Shelter Island New York Map

About Shelter Island, New York

Shelter Island is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,404. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Shelter Island is located at 41.0682°N, 72.3387°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11964.

Shelter Island possesses a singular topography defined by its glacial remnants and the salt-tinged air that drifts across its varied terrain. It lies 4.6 miles east of Southold, NY (from Southold, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-northwest of Northwest Harbor. The landscape is characterized by dense woodland and quiet, undulating fields that eventually yield to the tides of the open coastline two miles distant. Freshwater shimmer defines the interior, where the stillness of Fresh Pond mirrors the shifting canopy of oaks and pines. Nearby, the banks of West Neck Creek offer a sanctuary for marsh birds, their calls echoing across the brackish water, while the protected acreage of the Town of Shelter Island Land preserves the wild, unkempt beauty of the island’s core. On the far horizon, the distant, hazy blue of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a silent reminder of the vast continental expanse beyond the immediate salt-sprayed periphery. Shelter Island maintains a rhythm dictated by the seasonal ferry crossings and the slow, deliberate pace of maritime life. Historically, the land served as a refuge, and today, that heritage manifests in the preserved architecture and the quietude of its residential lanes. The local economy relies on the ebb and flow of summer visitors and the year-round maintenance of its harbors, where the proximity to Crab Creek influences the daily habits of those who harvest the local waters. Unlike the frantic pace of the mainland, life here focuses on the small, essential details—the cooling influence of the breeze at dusk, the texture of the sandy soil underfoot, and the way the light catches the reeds near the shore. There is a profound sense of isolation that persists, keeping the island’s character distinct from the density of the surrounding region.

About This Shelter Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shelter Island, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.068155, -72.338694. 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 Shelter Island and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Shelter Island includes the ZIP code (11964), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.