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Elma New York Map

Explore Elma, 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 Elma, New York

How to Use This Elma, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.850892
Longitude	-78.640305
Population	11,400
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14059
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo

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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 occupies a space where the earth feels steady and deliberate, shaped by the quiet passage of water and the slow shift of seasons. It lies 3.8 miles south-southeast of Lancaster, NY (from Lancaster, NY: bearing 156°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-southeast of Cheektowaga. Buffalo Creek meanders through the landscape, acting as a vital artery that feeds the surrounding soil and defines the local topography. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of inland plains, far removed from the brine of any distant shore. While Lake Erie sits eleven miles to the west, the immediate horizon of Elma is defined by broad, open meadows and sturdy groves of trees. During the golden hour, the light stretches long and thin across the grass, turning the fields into a quiet study of shadow and illumination.

Elma traces its roots to early agrarian settlers who recognized the fertility of this inland basin and established a foundation built upon hard work and resilience. The local economy grew from these humble, soil-tethered beginnings, evolving into a blend of small-scale industry and residential stability that supports the daily needs of its inhabitants. Over time, the reliance on the land shifted, yet the spirit of self-sufficiency remains a primary driver of the region's character. Residents often commute to nearby hubs for labor, but the commerce within Elma itself continues to favor family-owned enterprises and local services. The history of the area is not written in grand monuments, but in the enduring structure of the community that values continuity over rapid, disruptive change.

Cultural life in Elma revolves around the Town Of Elma Park/Senior Ctr Land, which serves as a central point for residents to gather and observe the slower pace of the day. The spirit of the people is understated and observant, mirroring the quiet dignity of the landscape that surrounds them. While many remarkable figures have passed through the broader region, the town remains a modest place where privacy and neighborly respect hold significant weight. Public events are often simple, community-focused affairs that emphasize the shared experience of living in such a grounded, inland environment. It is a place where the rhythm of life is set by the changing colors of the leaves and the predictable cycles of the local seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Of Elma Park/Senior Ctr Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 089° E
Town Of Elma Park Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 262° W
Winch Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 145° SE
Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 079° E
Westwood Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 014° N
Cazenovia Creek Fwma (State Resource Management Area) — 3.7 mi, 244° SW
West Seneca State Developmental Center (State Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 244° SW
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve And Environmental Education Center (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 304° NW
Open-air ampitheater (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 298° NW
Depew Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 318° NW
Depew Centenial Celebration Plaque (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 319° NW
Deer blind (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 298° NW
Fisher Price Toy Store (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 165° S
Toy Town Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 165° S
Lancaster NIKE Base (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 022° N
Hull House Historic Site (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 008° N
Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 321° NW
Regal Walden Galleria (Cinema) — 7.6 mi, 306° NW
Orchard Park Historical Society (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 222° SW
Pavilion (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 223° SW
Buffalo Fire Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 286° W
Iron Island Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 287° W
Dipson Cinemas 6 (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 241° SW
Lucy Smith & Colesville (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 269° W
Eternal Flame Falls (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 209° SW
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.0 mi, 027° NE · 22k acres

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