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East Amherst New York Map

Explore East Amherst, 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 East Amherst, New York

How to Use This East Amherst, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.018391
Longitude	-78.696697
Population	9,600
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14051
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo

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About East Amherst, New York

East Amherst is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². East Amherst is located at 43.0184°N, 78.6967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14051.

East Amherst occupies a quiet expanse of land where the persistent flow of Got Creek defines the local topography. It lies 6.0 miles west-northwest of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-northeast of Cheektowaga. The landscape stretches across a flat, fertile plain that feels detached from the frenetic energy of distant metropolitan hubs. To the west, the horizon is punctuated by the faint, distant silhouette of Bear Ridge, providing a grounding anchor for the expansive sky. Within the local borders, the Town of Amherst Land offers a preserved space where the seasonal passage of light creates long, golden shadows across the grass. The proximity to Lake Jerome, a mere seven miles away, ensures that the air remains crisp and carries a distinct, inland freshness throughout the year.

East Amherst grew from a modest agricultural settlement into a landscape dominated by residential development and professional commerce. The local economy relies heavily on a mix of modern service industries and educational institutions that draw talent from the surrounding region. Historical markers occasionally surface in the architecture of older farmsteads, reflecting the transition from early tilling of the soil to the contemporary expansion of suburban infrastructure. This evolution has fostered a stable, industrious character that values deliberate growth over rapid, unconsidered transformation. Residents often find that the rhythm of daily life is dictated by the steady movement of commerce along established transit corridors, keeping the pace of progress measured and predictable.

Cultural life in East Amherst is marked by a quiet appreciation for community-led events that celebrate the turning of the seasons. Local gatherings often center around the Town of Amherst Land, where residents congregate to observe the shifts in foliage and the arrival of winter’s first frost. While the area lacks the fame of larger urban centers, it maintains a dignified atmosphere that appeals to those who prefer substance over spectacle. Notable individuals who have walked these paths often emphasize the sense of privacy and the unpretentious nature of the surroundings. The collective identity of East Amherst remains tied to this understated elegance, where the lack of grand monuments is replaced by a profound sense of regional belonging.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Amherst Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 327° NW
Town Of Clarence Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 094° E
Meadowlakes Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 094° E
Statue of Welcoming Jesus (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 004° N
Great Baehre Swamp Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 262° W
Bassett Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 229° SW
Williamsville North Planetarium (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 280° W
Marian Grotto (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 224° SW
Flight 3407 Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 099° E
J. Eschelman and Company Store (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 100° E
Clarence Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 126° SE
ATA Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 179° S
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 328° NW
Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 197° S
The Screening Room (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 252° W
O’Connell and Company (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 239° SW
Pendleton Guard Gate (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 344° N
Regal Walden Galleria (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 205° SW
Lancaster NIKE Base (Historic Ruins) — 7.9 mi, 140° SE
Buffalo Canvas (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 236° SW
River Art Gallery & Gifts (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 273° W
CAE Gallery (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 238° SW
Darwin D. Martin House (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 233° SW
Addax (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 236° SW
Roan Antelope (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 236° SW
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 058° NE · 22k acres

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