Greenhurst New York Map

About Greenhurst, New York

Greenhurst is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Greenhurst is located at 42.1195°N, 79.3103°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14742.

Greenhurst unfolds as a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment, its rolling terrain softened by the gentle persistence of time. It lies 4.1 miles west-north-west of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-east of Ellery. The air here carries a particular crispness, hinting at the proximity of Chautauqua Lake, its vast, shimmering expanse a constant, watchful presence on the horizon. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the seasons, cast dappled patterns on the modest, well-kept homes, creating a sense of enduring peace. The very soil underfoot feels rich, promising, and unhurried, a stark contrast to the frantic pulse of cities far away. The history of Greenhurst is tied intrinsically to the bounty of the land and the allure of its waters. Early settlers were drawn by the fertile ground, establishing farms that still dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds under the wide New York sky. Chautauqua Lake has always been the heart of this locality, a source of livelihood for fishermen and a playground for summer visitors, fostering a relaxed, lakeside character that permeates daily life. While no single industry defines Greenhurst, a quiet blend of agriculture, small businesses, and tourism provides a steady, unassuming rhythm, a testament to the enduring appeal of this placid corner of Chautauqua County.

About This Greenhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenhurst, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.119502, -79.310326. 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 Greenhurst and Chautauqua County.

Detailed location data for Greenhurst includes the ZIP code (14742), telephone area code (607), county seat of Chautauqua County (Mayville), 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 Greenhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.