Franklinville New York Map

About Franklinville, New York

Franklinville is a locality in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,884. The population density is 320.0 people per km². Franklinville is located at 42.3370°N, 78.4581°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14737.

Franklinville rests in a valley, a deep crease in the rolling hills of Cattaraugus County where the land folds and unfolds with a quiet persistence. It lies 32.3 miles south-east of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 144°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-east of Machias. The Olean Creek, a ribbon of clear, cool water, cuts through the heart of Franklinville, its banks lined with mature trees that offer a shifting mosaic of shade and sunlight to the town. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant fields, a clean aroma that speaks of the surrounding agricultural landscape. Beyond the town's edge, the terrain rises into wooded slopes, their contours softened by the passage of seasons, hinting at the vast, untamed country that lies just beyond the familiar horizon. The history of Franklinville is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the steady flow of the creek, a place where early settlers found opportunity in the abundant timber and the promise of agriculture. For generations, the economy of Franklinville has been shaped by the rhythms of farming, with dairy cows dotting the pastures and crops stretching towards the sky, their green a vibrant contrast against the blue. The town’s character is marked by a practical resilience, a legacy from its industrial past that saw mills and factories hum with activity, though now the pace is more measured, more in keeping with the slow, deliberate turning of the earth. The iconic stone bridges that span the Olean Creek are more than mere crossings; they are enduring markers of Franklinville’s enduring spirit, solid and dependable, much like the people who call this valley home.

About This Franklinville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklinville, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Franklinville and Cattaraugus County.

Detailed location data for Franklinville includes the ZIP code (14737), telephone area code (607), county seat of Cattaraugus County (Little Valley), and school district assignment (Franklinville Central School District). 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 Franklinville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.