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Evans New York Map

Explore Evans, 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 Evans, New York

How to Use This Evans, New York Map

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

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.

CityEvans
StateNew York (NY)
CountyErie County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude42.663922
Longitude-78.996689
Population15,400
Density280.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code14006
Area Code716
County SeatBuffalo

About Evans, New York

Evans is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,400. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Evans is located at 42.6639°N, 78.9967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14006.

Evans spreads across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Little Sister Creek as it winds toward the horizon. It lies 9.2 miles west-southwest of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 247°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west of Eden. The terrain of Evans remains largely level, characterized by wide fields and dense patches of woodland that absorb the heavy winter snows typical of this interior region. Three miles away, the vast expanse of Lake Erie exerts a steady influence on the local climate, moderating the transition between the seasons. Far to the south, the faint outline of Bear Ridge serves as a silent guardian against the distant sky. During the long afternoons, the light shifts across the open plains, casting long shadows that emphasize the texture of the soil and the stillness of the rural surroundings.

European settlers arrived in the early nineteenth century to clear the thick timber and establish an agricultural foundation that persists in the remaining plots of land. Evans transitioned from these agrarian roots into a place where small-scale manufacturing and local commerce provide the primary economic stability for those who reside here. The rhythm of daily life follows the needs of a working population, with many residents commuting to nearby centers for larger industrial opportunities. While the heavy industry of the region has evolved, the infrastructure remains anchored to the patterns set by the original rail lines and roadways. The economy of Evans reflects a quiet pragmatism, favoring steady, reliable growth over the rapid shifts of urban centers.

Community life in Evans centers on the shared spaces that bring neighbors together, such as the Town of Evans Land, where the natural environment is preserved for quiet recreation. Local gatherings and seasonal events mark the passage of time, fostering a sense of continuity that defines the character of the people. While no figures of global renown claim origin here, the residents maintain a distinct identity shaped by the interplay of the landscape and the regional culture. The atmosphere remains one of understated patience, where the changing colors of the trees and the sudden, sharp clarity of the air provide a constant, grounding presence. Evans sustains a humble dignity, offering a space where the pace of existence remains measured and deliberate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Town of Evans Land (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 325° NW
  • Herman Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 227° SW
  • Erie County Parks Dept Land (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 288° W
  • Nettlecreek Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 013° N
  • Cliff top (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 311° NW
  • Eighteen Mile Creek Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 030° NE
  • Kazoo Factory (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 102° E
  • Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 095° E
  • New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 068° E
  • Scranton Fire Fighter Memorial (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 058° NE
  • Hamburg Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 061° NE
  • Ward Monument (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 076° E
  • Dipson Cinemas 6 (Cinema) — 12.7 mi, 049° NE
  • Eternal Flame Falls (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 078° E
  • Pavilion (Theatre) — 14.3 mi, 061° NE
  • Lucy Smith & Colesville (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 028° NE
  • Orchard Park Historical Society (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 061° NE
  • Start Over Again (Public Artwork) — 15.0 mi, 025° NE
  • Former site of Great Northern Elevator (Historic Ruins) — 15.4 mi, 024° NE
  • Buffal "O" (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 024° NE
  • Red Jacket Peninsula (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 028° NE
  • Heritage DiscoveRy Center (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 029° NE
  • Steel Plant Museum of Western New York (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 029° NE
  • The Ruins at Canalside (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 022° N
  • Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 024° NE

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About This Evans Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Evans, New York. Coordinates: 42.663922, -78.996689. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Evans includes the ZIP code (14006), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.