Crittenden New York Map

About Crittenden, New York

Crittenden is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Crittenden is located at 42.9462°N, 78.4847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14038.

Crittenden rests in a gentle swell of rolling farmland, where the rich, dark earth yields generously to the seasons. It lies 5.8 miles east-south-east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-north-east of Lancaster. The landscape here is a quiet conversation between sky and soil, a broad expanse of fields often brushed with the pale gold of ripening wheat or the deep green of summer corn, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of aging barns and the occasional cluster of stately oak trees. In the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long, honeyed shadows that stretch across the land, a silent, painterly benediction on the fields, and the air itself often carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and burgeoning growth, especially after a soft rain. The history of Crittenden is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Western New York, a legacy evident in the enduring family farms that still form the backbone of its economy. For generations, the fertile ground has supported a community that understands the patient rhythm of planting and harvest, a pace that still dictates much of daily life. While the broader economic landscape has shifted, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land remain palpable. Local businesses, often family-run, serve as vital hubs, their doors opening to neighbors who know each other by name, fostering a sense of continuity and shared experience that is a quiet, distinctive characteristic of Crittenden.

About This Crittenden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crittenden, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.94617, -78.484745. 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 Crittenden and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Crittenden includes the ZIP code (14623), telephone area code (585, 716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), 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 Crittenden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.