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Lancaster New York Map

Explore Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, New York

How to Use This Lancaster, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	42.900614
Longitude	-78.670306
Population	10,027
Density	1434.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	14086
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo
School District	Lancaster Central School District

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About Lancaster, New York

Lancaster is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 10,027. The population density is 1434.4 people per km². Lancaster is located at 42.9006°N, 78.6703°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lancaster is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 14086.

Lancaster holds a quiet presence upon the western New York landscape, defined by the gentle movement of Plum Bottom Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 1.1 miles east-southeast of Depew, NY (from Depew, NY: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east of Cheektowaga. The terrain surrounding Lancaster consists of modest elevations that soften the horizon, while the distant silhouette of Bear Ridge provides a dark, firm anchor to the west. Residents often gather at Fireman'S Park, where the afternoon light catches the tall grasses and creates long, amber shadows across the open fields. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters frequently travel the short distance to the shores of Lake Jerome. The atmosphere remains consistent with an inland climate, defined more by the seasonal shift of crisp, cooling air than by any proximity to the wider world.

Lancaster emerged from early patterns of land settlement that favored the fertile, workable soil of this interior region. The local economy evolved from its foundational agricultural roots into a diverse network of small-scale industry and commerce that sustains the daily needs of the population. Mills and manufacturing shops once defined the rhythm of labor, utilizing the reliable flow of local water to power early growth. Today, the commercial corridors of Lancaster reflect a steady, industrious pace, where modern business operations operate alongside the lingering legacy of older, brick-fronted trade centers. This economic character remains pragmatic, focused on the steady preservation of local infrastructure and the quiet maintenance of a productive, self-reliant way of life.

Lancaster possesses a cultural identity rooted in the steady, unpretentious habits of its people and the preservation of its communal spaces. The Opera House stands as a primary architectural anchor, serving as a venue that brings performance and history into the daily experience of the residents. During the summer months, the streets fill with the energy of local festivals, where the community celebrates its heritage through shared meals and public gatherings. Notable individuals like the professional football player and broadcaster Bob Golic have roots that connect to the broader region, adding a thread of public recognition to the local narrative. Life in Lancaster moves with an observant, deliberate grace, prioritizing the integrity of its neighborhoods and the enduring value of its local traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fireman'S Park (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 298° NW
Veteran'S Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 156° SE
Town Of Lancaster Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 034° NE
County Of Erie - Parks Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 123° SE
Depew Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 278° W
Depew Centenial Celebration Plaque (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 282° W
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve And Environmental Education Center (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 250° W
Open-air ampitheater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 248° W
Deer blind (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 250° W
Russell J. Salvatore (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 340° N
Flight 3407 Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 340° N
Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 307° NW
Lancaster NIKE Base (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 061° NE
ATA Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 344° N
Regal Walden Galleria (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 282° W
Buffalo Fire Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 261° W
Iron Island Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 264° W

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