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Brighton New York Map

Explore Brighton, 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 Brighton, New York

How to Use This Brighton, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.118498
Longitude	-77.580976
Population	37,137
Density	930.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	13439, 14610
Area Code	315, 585
County Seat	Rochester
School District	Brighton Central School District

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About Brighton, New York

Brighton is a locality in Monroe County, New York, United States. It has a population of 37,137. The population density is 930.7 people per km². Brighton is located at 43.1185°N, 77.5810°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 13439, 14610.

Brighton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of suburban expansion and the enduring presence of local waterways. It lies 3.3 miles east of Rochester, NY (from Rochester, NY: bearing 99°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-southeast of Greece. The terrain maintains a gentle elevation, leading the eye toward the distant horizon where the silhouette of Maple Ridge occasionally catches the light of a fading afternoon. Residents move through the day with an awareness of the nearby Irondequoit Bay, which exerts a subtle, cooling influence on the air throughout the warmer months. Irondequoit Creek carves a winding path through the local topography, providing a natural corridor that supports diverse wildlife just a short distance from residential streets. Within the immediate surroundings, Hillside Avenue Park offers a green sanctuary where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the wind through the trees.

Agriculture and early settlement patterns provided the initial structure for Brighton, grounding its development in the steady productivity of the surrounding soil. Over time, the local economy shifted from its rural foundations toward a more diversified commercial and professional base that mirrors the broader shifts in the regional economy. Small businesses and professional services now anchor the daily commerce of Brighton, creating a stable environment where industry meets the needs of a modern population. While the distant, massive industrial hubs of the state draw many commuters, the local character remains focused on maintaining a self-sustaining quality of life. Even as the decades have passed, the echoes of earlier eras remain present in the layout of the roads and the preservation of older, residential architecture that defines the neighborhood character.

Cultural life in Brighton finds its rhythm in the quiet engagement of its residents and the shared use of local gathering spaces. High Falls remains a notable destination for those seeking the sight of moving water, acting as a natural landmark that draws visitors to appreciate the power of the local geography. Snider Island appears on the water as a quiet point of interest, lending a sense of scale and mystery to the nearby bay. Community events often center on the seasonal changes, reflecting a collective appreciation for the fleeting beauty of the autumn foliage and the crisp clarity of winter air. While many famous figures have passed through the wider region, the spirit of the place is defined more by the persistent, everyday contributions of its teachers, artists, and families.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Brighton Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 147° SE
Buckland Eagle (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 192° S
Rosebud War Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 031° NE
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 255° W
Color Me Mine (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 045° NE
Monroe State Developmental Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 277° W
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 175° S
Rochester State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 292° W
Cab Calloway Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 337° NW
Blanche Calloway Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 337° NW
Children's Pavilion Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 310° NW
County Of Monroe Land (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 297° NW
OFC Creations Theatre Center (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 174° S
Flower City Arts (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 347° N
The Creators Hands (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 281° W
Art Museum Of Rochester (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 345° N
Eisenhart Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 351° N
George Eastman Museum (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 001° N
Stone Tolan House (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 053° NE
Castle Rd Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 193° S
Rochester Medical Museum and Archives (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 024° NE
Photo City Improv (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 013° N
Rochester Auto Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 333° NW
Harro East Ballroom (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 338° N
Susan B. Anthony House (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 315° NW
Genesee River Fishing Access Site (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 230° SW
Braddock Bay State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 334° NW
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.5 mi, 270° W · 22k acres

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