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Elmira New York Map

Explore Elmira, 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 Elmira, New York

How to Use This Elmira, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.089796
Longitude	-76.807734
Population	26,523
Density	1412.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	14901, 14902, 14903, 14904, 14905
Area Code	607
County Seat	Elmira
School District	Elmira City School District

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About Elmira, New York

Elmira is a locality in Chemung County, New York, United States. It has a population of 26,523. The population density is 1412.1 people per km². Elmira is located at 42.0898°N, 76.8077°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elmira is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 14901, 14902, 14903.

Elmira spreads across the low valley floor where the Chemung River carves a steady, silver path through the landscape. It lies 5.4 miles south of Horseheads, NY (from Horseheads, NY: bearing 173°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north-northeast of Southport. The light at dusk settles softly over the ground, catching the moisture that rises from the earth and turns the evening air a deep, bruised violet. Nearby, the quiet waters of Foster Pond offer a still reflection of the sky, while the distant, shadowed silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains frame the horizon far to the south. The land around Elmira reaches toward the rolling, pastoral beauty of Christian Hollow, where the terrain rises in gentle, earth-bound swells. Residents often find respite within the verdant boundaries of Wisner Park, a central green space that serves as the quiet anchor of the local geography.

Elmira grew from the strength of its position along the water, transforming from an early transit point into a center of industrial output. The rhythm of the work day was long defined by the production of fire engines and glass, trades that demanded a certain grit from those who labored in the factories. Though the heavy industry of the past has softened, the local economy continues to rely on the steady persistence of its manufacturing and logistics sectors. Families here have built a legacy upon the labor of previous generations, maintaining a functional, pragmatic approach to the daily grind. Beyond the town limits, the influence of the nearby Cliffside State Forest reminds the inhabitants of a wilder, more ancient territory that once dictated the pace of settlement. This heritage remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that lines the older streets, reflecting a history of hard work and deliberate construction.

The cultural character of Elmira is marked by a quiet, reflective quality that seems to linger in the wide, tree-lined avenues. Mark Twain, a figure of immense literary significance, spent many summers writing in an octagonal study here, finding inspiration in the serene atmosphere that still characterizes the region. His presence remains a point of local pride, anchoring the identity of the place to a tradition of thoughtful observation and storytelling. Throughout the year, community gatherings and public events within Wisner Park draw people together, reinforcing a sense of neighborly connection that persists despite the changing seasons. The winters bring a profound, hushed stillness to the streets, turning the morning commute into a slow journey through a landscape of muted grays and whites. Elmira maintains a modest, dignified composure, offering a life that values the slow turning of the calendar and the steady company of those who call the valley home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City Of Elmira Land (Local Park) — locality lies within
WWII Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 205° SW
WWI Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 185° S
Korea and Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 181° S
Thomas K. Beecher Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 220° SW
Clemens Center (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 108° E
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 164° S
Arnot Art Museum (Arts Centre) — 0.3 mi, 075° E
Chemung Valley History Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 103° E
Gibson Theater (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 323° NW
Elmira State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 068° E
Elmira Heights Historical Society (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 346° N
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 271° W
Newtown Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 132° SE
School #4 (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 169° S
School #3 (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 154° SE
Harris Hill Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 295° NW
Mark Twain State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 354° N
The Glass Menagerie (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 286° W
Kids Rockewell Art Lab (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 286° W
West End Gallery (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 286° W
Palace Theatre (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 286° W
Crystal Cinemas 8 (Cinema) — 16.1 mi, 290° W
Sayre Historical Society (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 116° SE
Finger Lakes National Forest (National Forest) — 23.6 mi, 360° N · 16k acres

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