Gaines New York Map

About Gaines, New York

Gaines is a locality in Orleans County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Gaines is located at 43.2851°N, 78.2153°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14478.

Gaines rests in a broad, fertile plain, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and now defined by the gentle swell of fields that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 26.8 miles west-north-west of Greece, NY (from Greece, NY: bearing 281°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-west of Kent. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening fruit. Rows of corn stand sentinel, their green stalks rustling with a dry whisper, while orchards, their branches heavy with the promise of harvest, punctuate the sky with their delicate, sometimes gnarled, silhouettes. The roads, mostly straight and unadorned, slice through this agricultural expanse, leading the eye to the wide, often cloud-streaked heavens that preside over this quiet corner of Orleans County. This is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, woven into the very fabric of its agrarian economy. Gaines has long been a producer, its fertile ground yielding bountiful crops that have sustained generations. The legacy of pioneering farmers and the enduring spirit of the land are evident in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the countryside. While the broader agricultural trends may shift, the core identity of Gaines remains tied to the earth, a quiet testament to the hard work and dedication that define this enduring rural locality.

About This Gaines Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gaines, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.285058, -78.215299. 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 Gaines and Orleans County.

Detailed location data for Gaines includes the ZIP code (14411), telephone area code (585), county seat of Orleans County (Albion), 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 Gaines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.