Cattaraugus New York Map

About Cattaraugus, New York

Cattaraugus is a locality in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,034. The population density is 398.4 people per km². Cattaraugus is located at 42.3292°N, 78.8681°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14719.

Cattaraugus lies within a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice, where rolling hills, still bearing the faint scars of ancient glaciers, rise and fall with a gentle, enduring grace. It lies 24.7 miles north-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 49°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-east of Gowanda. The land here is a tapestry of verdant pastures, interspersed with the darker, more somber hues of deciduous woodlands that cling to the slopes. A quiet stream, often barely more than a murmur, snakes its way through the terrain, its banks fringed with the hardy wildflowers that thrive in the humid summers and the crisp, clean air of autumn. The sky overhead often seems vast and generous, particularly in the late afternoon, when a soft, golden light spills across the fields, lending a fleeting, ethereal quality to the everyday scene. The story of Cattaraugus is one of agricultural endeavor and a resilient spirit, a place where the rhythms of the seasons have long dictated the pace of life. Historically, this land was cleared and cultivated by those seeking to build a life from its rich soil, their efforts evident in the well-tended farms that dot the hillsides. The local economy, while perhaps more diversified now, still carries the echoes of that agrarian past, with a deep connection to the land and its bounty. Small businesses, some of which have been fixtures for generations, contribute to the character of Cattaraugus, offering a sense of continuity and belonging that is palpable in the quiet hum of its streets.

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Detailed location data for Cattaraugus includes the ZIP code (14719), telephone area code (607), county seat of Cattaraugus County (Little Valley), and school district assignment (Cattaraugus-Little Valley 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 Cattaraugus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.