Lima New York Map

About Lima, New York

Lima is a locality in Livingston County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lima is located at 42.9048°N, 77.6114°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14485.

Lima rests in a broad, fertile valley, a landscape shaped by the slow persistence of glaciers and the patient work of water. It lies 10.7 miles south of Henrietta, NY (from Henrietta, NY: bearing 180°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-west of Mendon. Rolling hills, softened by a generous covering of deciduous trees, cradle fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards a horizon often painted with the subtle hues of an approaching rain. The Genesee River, a quiet serpent of brown water, meanders not far to the west, its presence felt in the dampness of the air and the rich, dark loam that defines the character of Lima's surroundings. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for the ever-shifting moods of the weather, from the sharp clarity of a winter morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a summer sunset. The history of Lima is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring agricultural spirit of its people. Founded by settlers drawn to the abundant land, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, a legacy still visible in the working farms and the scent of freshly turned earth that occasionally drifts into the village center. The presence of a well-respected liberal arts college, its ivy-clad buildings a quiet counterpoint to the surrounding fields, imbues Lima with an intellectual current, a blend of rural groundedness and thoughtful contemplation. This duality, the practical farmer and the contemplative scholar, lends a distinctive character to Lima, a place where tradition meets a gentle evolution, and where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life.

About This Lima Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lima, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lima and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Lima includes the ZIP code (14485), telephone area code (585), county seat of Livingston County (Geneseo), and school district assignment (Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District). 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 Lima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.