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Cheektowaga New York Map

Explore Cheektowaga, 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 Cheektowaga, New York

How to Use This Cheektowaga, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.903392
Longitude	-78.754754
Population	76,829
Density	1169.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	14227, 14225
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo
School District	Cheektowaga Central School District

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About Cheektowaga, New York

Cheektowaga is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 76,829. The population density is 1169.0 people per km². Cheektowaga is located at 42.9034°N, 78.7548°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 14227, 14225.

Cheektowaga occupies a broad, level expanse of land that defines the character of the Erie County plateau, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed by significant elevation. It lies 3.2 miles west of Depew, NY (from Depew, NY: bearing 269°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Buffalo. The terrain is defined by its subtle, quiet shifts in topography, characterized by the persistent presence of the Town of Cheektowaga Land, a vital green space that anchors the local environment. Though the landscape feels distant from the rugged verticality of the world, Bear Ridge sits thirteen miles away, a faint, static shadow against the western sky that reminds residents of the larger regional geography. Scajaquada Creek winds its way through the local terrain, a modest ribbon of water that serves as a quiet witness to the changing seasons, while the vast, cooling presence of Lake Erie remains just seven miles to the west, tempering the air and influencing the quality of light during the long, reflective afternoons of late autumn.

Early development in Cheektowaga followed the expansion of rail and road networks, which encouraged a transition from agrarian roots to a more concentrated, organized settlement pattern. The name itself reflects the heritage of the indigenous people who first traversed this region, and the subsequent growth of the locality was spurred by its position as a gateway between the major transit corridors of the nineteenth century. As the tracks were laid and the infrastructure solidified, Cheektowaga evolved into a robust residential and commercial hub, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that prioritized connection and utility. The history of the place is not written in grand monuments but in the persistent, functional layout of its streets and the resilience of its neighborhoods, which have weathered the shifts of the industrial age with a grounded, pragmatic outlook.

Economic activity in Cheektowaga thrives on a diverse foundation of logistics, retail, and manufacturing, benefiting from its proximity to major transportation arteries that link the region to the broader continental market. The infrastructure is defined by a web of highways and thoroughfares that support the flow of goods and people, facilitating a daily rhythm that is industrious and focused. While the locality emphasizes professional service sectors and regional commerce, it also maintains a connection to educational advancement, often serving as a residential base for students and faculty engaged with nearby academic institutions. The physical environment remains highly functional, with the Town of Cheektowaga Land providing a necessary pause in the movement of traffic and commerce, ensuring that the utility of the modern economy does not entirely overshadow the need for open, accessible ground.

Cultural life in Cheektowaga is punctuated by the shared enthusiasm for professional sports and the communal gatherings that mark the calendar, reflecting a deep-seated regional loyalty. Residents often congregate for annual festivals and local events that highlight the specific character of the area, creating a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between disparate neighborhoods. While there are no famous mountain peaks or dramatic coastlines to claim, the local appreciation for the changing seasons, particularly the quiet, snowy stillness of winter, defines the internal life of the people. Cheektowaga remains a place where the focus is on the solidity of home and the reliability of community, offering a modest, enduring landscape that is shaped more by the people who inhabit it than by the celebrity of its landmarks or the fame of its residents.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Of Cheektowaga Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 217° SW
Regal Walden Galleria (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 335° NW
Nikomis Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 341° N
Stiglmeier Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 143° SE
County Of Erie Land (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 193° S
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve And Environmental Education Center (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 135° SE
Cheektowaga Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 299° NW
Deer blind (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 132° SE
Open-air ampitheater (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 133° SE
J.A.A. Grabau (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 304° NW
Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 028° NE
Praying Hands (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 197° S
Buffalo Fire Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 242° SW
Iron Island Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 252° W
Varsity Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 311° NW
Mary with child (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 004° N
Zygmunt Planetarium (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 272° W
Steel Plant Museum of Western New York (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 239° SW
Buffalo Canvas (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 306° NW
Sea Lion Cove (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 296° NW
Addax (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 297° NW
The Bone Zone (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 296° NW
Roan Antelope (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 297° NW

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