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Grand Island New York Map

Explore Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, New York

How to Use This Grand Island, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.0276
Longitude	-78.964
Population	20,600
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	14072
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo

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About Grand Island, New York

Grand Island is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 20,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Grand Island is located at 43.0276°N, 78.9640°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14072.

Grand Island occupies a deliberate, flat expanse of land defined by the persistent flow of the surrounding river. It lies 4.3 miles west of Tonawanda, NY (from Tonawanda, NY: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.6 miles southeast of Niagara Falls. Woods Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a quiet, constant presence that shapes the drainage of the local soil. To the west, the horizon remains open and level, while the presence of Town Of Grand Island Land ensures that vast tracts of terrain remain preserved in their natural, grassy state. On clear days, the light catches the surface of the distant Lake Erie, casting a pale, silver glow over the fields. The air here holds a distinct, crisp quality, grounded by the proximity to the interior plains rather than any maritime influence.

History in Grand Island reflects a slow, steady transition from agricultural roots toward a suburban rhythm that values domestic privacy. The local economy shifted over time from early farming to a mixture of residential development and light industry that supports the broader region. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the daily labor force, maintaining a modest but functional commercial presence. The land itself is productive, with the legacy of the soil still visible in the wide, open stretches that define the perimeter of the residential blocks. Bemo Park sits four miles away, serving as a reminder of the geological depression that marks the wider basin of the region. Grand Island maintains a character of quiet independence, removed from the frantic pace of the nearby metropolitan centers.

Cultural life in Grand Island centers on a deep appreciation for the changing seasons and the communal stewardship of public spaces. Residents often gather for local school events or seasonal celebrations that highlight the civic pride inherent in the population. The most prominent landmarks are the expansive, open areas provided by Town Of Grand Island Land, which offer a sanctuary for those seeking a respite from the mechanical hum of modern life. While the area is not defined by the fame of its inhabitants, it serves as a steady, reliable backdrop for those who value a life away from the public gaze. The atmosphere is one of deliberate stillness, where the rustle of leaves near Woods Creek often provides the only soundtrack to an afternoon. Grand Island remains a place where the passage of time is measured not by grand events, but by the subtle, recurring shifts in the local environment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Charles Deglopper Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 221° SW
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World (Theme Park) — 0.6 mi, 250° W
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 017° N
Town of Grand Island Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 038° NE
Buckhorn Island State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 355° N
West River Shoreline Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 308° NW
Duck blind (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 332° NW
Beaver Island State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 178° S
Gratwick Park dedication (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 058° NE
Tesla coil (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 059° NE
All Heroes Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 098° E
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 096° E
River Art Gallery & Gifts (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 093° E
Old Stone Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 311° NW
Votes for Women (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 309° NW
Charlotte Johnson Dett (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 310° NW
Old Falls Street Piano (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 309° NW
Haunted House of Wax (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 309° NW
Old bridge foundation (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 320° NW
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 147° SE
Princessa's Studio & Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 137° SE
North Park Theatre (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 135° SE
The Screening Room (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 110° E
Revolution Gallery (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 135° SE

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