Elma New York Map

About Elma, New York

Elma is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,400. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Elma is located at 42.8509°N, 78.6403°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14059.

Elma unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a place where the cultivated fields of early settlers now give way to the burgeoning suburban sprawl, yet still retain a deep connection to the earth. It lies 6.8 miles east-south-east of Cheektowaga, NY (from Cheektowaga, NY: bearing 122°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of West Seneca. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of summer, carries a faint, sweet perfume of cut grass and distant hayfields, a subtle reminder of the agricultural roots that shaped this corner of Erie County. Streams, like the Cazenovia Creek, meander through the land, their banks often softened by stands of mature trees, their waters reflecting the wide, open skies that are characteristic of this part of Western New York. The houses, a mix of older farmhouses and newer developments, seem to settle comfortably into the contours of the land, their roofs catching the shifting light as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. The history of Elma is a story of agricultural ambition and, more recently, of transition. Once a landscape dominated by farms and orchards, its economy has evolved, absorbing the influences of nearby urban centers while striving to maintain a distinct identity. Small businesses, catering to the everyday needs of its residents, line the main thoroughfares, offering a glimpse into the local commerce that sustains the community. Echoes of its past can still be felt in the names of its roads and the enduring presence of its older churches, silent witnesses to generations of life lived out on this fertile ground. The spirit of Elma, though touched by modernity, retains a quiet resilience, a groundedness that comes from a long association with the land and the steady rhythm of seasons.

About This Elma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elma, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.850892, -78.640305. 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 Elma and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Elma includes the ZIP code (14059), telephone area code (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 Elma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.