Jamestown West New York Map

About Jamestown West, New York

Jamestown West is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,424. The population density is 367.4 people per km². Jamestown West is located at 42.0885°N, 79.2810°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14701.

Jamestown West, nestled by the shores of Chautauqua Lake, carries a quiet grace that speaks of its enduring connection to water and land. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 256°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-south-east of Ellery. The terrain here rolls gently, a verdant canvas where the rich, dark soil yields to the persistent embrace of the lake, its surface often a shimmering expanse mirroring the broad, open sky. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows from the mature trees that line the roads and dot the fields, imbuing the air with a certain golden stillness. The character of Jamestown West is one of a place that has absorbed the rhythms of its natural surroundings, a place where the rustle of leaves and the lapping of water form a constant, subtle soundtrack to daily life. The history of Jamestown West is deeply intertwined with the industry that once pulsed through its veins and the agricultural heritage that continues to shape its landscape. Once a hub for manufacturing, echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy, time-worn buildings that punctuate the older sections of the area. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong agricultural undercurrent, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their fields testament to generations of cultivation. Chautauqua Lake itself remains a vital artery, not just for recreation but as a reminder of the natural bounty that has sustained Jamestown West for so long, its presence shaping the very identity of this distinctive locality.

About This Jamestown West Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamestown West, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.0885, -79.281. 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 Jamestown West and Chautauqua County.

Detailed location data for Jamestown West includes the ZIP code (14701), telephone area code (607), county seat of Chautauqua County (Mayville), and school district assignment (Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown). 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 Jamestown West is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.