Lime Lake New York Map

About Lime Lake, New York

Lime Lake is a locality in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 656. The population density is 117.9 people per km². Lime Lake is located at 42.4345°N, 78.4797°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14042.

Lime Lake lies cradled by the rolling hills of Cattaraugus County, its waters a placid mirror reflecting the deep greens of surrounding woodlands. It lies 26.4 miles south-east of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 137°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Sardinia. The land here is a study in patient erosion, a soft sculpting of ancient bedrock that has yielded to the persistent caress of wind and water over millennia. Patches of marsh grass fringe the edges of the lake, their slender blades whispering secrets to the breeze, while farther out, the water deepens to an inviting, cool blue. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a palpable freshness that seeps into the lungs. The story of Lime Lake is one of quiet industry and enduring spirit, a place where the land itself has often dictated the course of human endeavor. For generations, agriculture has been the backbone of this region, the fertile soil yielding crops that have sustained families and communities. Though the grander industrial booms of other eras may have passed Lime Lake by, a sturdy self-reliance has taken root, fostering a local economy built on the practicalities of farming, timber, and the simple, honest work of maintaining the landscape. The lake itself, a namesake to the very mineral composition of its bedrock, has always been a focal point, offering recreation and a calming presence, its waters a constant, gentle hum beneath the broader symphony of the changing seasons.

About This Lime Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lime Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.434508, -78.479743. 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 Lime Lake and Cattaraugus County.

Detailed location data for Lime Lake includes the ZIP code (14042), telephone area code (716), county seat of Cattaraugus County (Little Valley), and school district assignment (Yorkshire-Pioneer 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 Lime Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.