Big Flats New York Map

About Big Flats, New York

Big Flats is a locality in Chemung County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Big Flats is located at 42.1373°N, 76.9369°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14814.

Big Flats unfolds as a broad, fertile expanse, a valley floor softened by the embrace of rolling hills that rise like slumbering giants on its periphery. It lies 7.4 miles west-north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 296°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-south-west of Horseheads. The Chemung River, a silver ribbon, lazily meanders through its heart, its banks a verdant tapestry of willows and cottonwoods that whisper secrets to the wind. The sky here seems to stretch wider, a vast canvas where clouds drift like forgotten thoughts, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a liquid gold quality that bathes the fields in a warm, transient glow. The air carries the scent of tilled earth and distant pine, a clean, earthy perfume that speaks of a landscape both cultivated and untamed. This valley has long been a place of sustenance, its rich soil nurturing agriculture for generations, a legacy evident in the patchwork of farms and orchards that dot the landscape, a quiet testament to the labor of those who came before. The very name, Big Flats, evokes the practical ingenuity of early settlers, recognizing the immense agricultural potential of this generous terrain. While industry has found a foothold here, notably in aviation-related enterprises that hum with quiet efficiency, the enduring spirit of Big Flats remains tied to the land, to the steady rhythm of the seasons and the bounty they provide. The nearby Elmira Corning Regional Airport, a modern gateway, stands as a bold contrast to the timeless agricultural scenes, bridging the past with the future.

About This Big Flats Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Flats, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Big Flats and Chemung County.

Detailed location data for Big Flats includes the ZIP code (14814), telephone area code (607), county seat of Chemung County (Elmira), and school district assignment (Horseheads Central 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 Big Flats is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.