Appleton New York Map

About Appleton, New York

Appleton is a locality in Niagara County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Appleton is located at 43.3276°N, 78.6481°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14008.

Appleton rests on land that was once the undulating floor of ancient glacial lakes, a gentle topography that still hints at its watery origins. It lies 5.1 miles east-north-east of Niagara, NY (from Niagara, NY: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-west of Hartland. The fields here, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch out under a sky that often feels immense, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon with strokes of apricot and rose. The air carries the clean scent of freshly tilled earth mingled with the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards, a subtle fragrance that permeates the quiet afternoons. Roads, lined with mature trees whose branches form leafy canopies, meander between farmsteads and modest homes, each with its own patch of garden, a small declaration of personal cultivation against the broader expanse of the landscape. The history of Appleton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Niagara County, a legacy that continues to shape its character and economy. For generations, the fertile soil has been the lifeblood of this place, supporting a robust fruit-growing industry, with apples, of course, holding a prominent position, their cultivation a practiced art passed down through families. The land remembers the early settlers who cleared these fields, their labor etched into the very contours of the terrain, and echoes with the quiet hum of tractors working the soil. While industrial might might be found elsewhere, Appleton thrives on a more organic prosperity, a steady, grounded existence that finds its rhythm in the turning of the seasons and the enduring appeal of its agricultural heritage.

About This Appleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Appleton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.327556, -78.648088. 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 Appleton and Niagara County.

Detailed location data for Appleton includes the ZIP code (14008), telephone area code (716), county seat of Niagara County (Lockport), and school district assignment. 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 Appleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.