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Lockport New York Map

Explore Lockport, 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 Lockport, New York

How to Use This Lockport, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	43.170613
Longitude	-78.69031
Population	20,876
Density	959.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	14094, 14095
Area Code	716
County Seat	Lockport
School District	Lockport City School District

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About Lockport, New York

Lockport is a locality in Niagara County, New York, United States. It has a population of 20,876. The population density is 959.6 people per km². Lockport is located at 43.1706°N, 78.6903°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lockport is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 14094, 14095.

Lockport rises from the fertile plains of western New York, defined by the deliberate hand of human engineering and the quiet persistence of the earth. It lies 10.2 miles south-southeast of Niagara, NY (from Niagara, NY: bearing 164°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north-northeast of South Lockport. The Erie Canal serves as the town’s primary artery, its waters cutting through the limestone bedrock to create a passage that once connected internal trade to the wider world. To the north, the land stretches into open fields, while the deep, dramatic ravine known as The Gulf provides a natural contrast to the flat horizon. Travelers looking toward the distance might glimpse the faint outline of Bear Ridge rising eight miles away, a constant, silent marker in the western landscape. Even the proximity to Mirror Lake, seven miles distant, offers a calm, reflective stillness that complements the steady, industrious spirit of the region.

Lockport grew from the ambition of those who carved the path for the canal, transforming the wilderness into a center of nineteenth-century innovation. This monumental construction effort necessitated a series of locks that allowed vessels to navigate the sudden change in elevation, effectively anchoring the local economy to the flow of goods. Over the years, the industries that relied on this steady water supply flourished, shifting from early milling and manufacturing to a diverse range of modern production. The local economy maintains a grounded character, rooted in the legacy of the canal’s engineering feat and a persistent, hardworking regional identity. Many residents still find their livelihood in the trades and manufacturing sectors that have occupied this space for generations, keeping the town’s industrious pulse steady.

Cultural life in Lockport revolves around the Erie Canal, which acts as both a functional waterway and a living monument to the ingenuity of its founders. The community gathers throughout the year to celebrate its unique heritage, often hosting events that highlight the interplay between the canal’s engineering and the surrounding environment. Landmarks such as the Flight of Five locks stand as a testament to the sheer physical effort required to tame the landscape, drawing visitors who appreciate the grit of early American infrastructure. While the town remains quiet, it carries the weight of history in its stone architecture and the way the evening light hits the canal walls. Notable individuals, such as the inventor Willis Carrier, once walked these streets, their contributions reflecting the same spirit of technical problem-solving that defines the very ground of Lockport.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 301° NW
New York State Erie Canal Museum at Locks 34 & 35 (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
City Of Lockport Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 357° N
Big Bridge (Viewpoint) — 0.3 mi, 249° W
Joseph E Kibler Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 105° E
Taylor Theater (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 161° S
Kenan House Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 162° S
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 039° NE
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
An-Jo Baseball League (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 086° E
Violet Patch millstone (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 305° NW
Lytle Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 038° NE
James Edward Depeau (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 201° S
Amherst Veterans Canal Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 218° SW
Statue of Welcoming Jesus (Public Artwork) — 9.2 mi, 181° S
Williamsville North Planetarium (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 193° S
Flight 3407 Memorial (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 167° S
Sunset Drive-In (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 078° E
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 323° NW
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.1 mi, 104° E · 22k acres
River Art Gallery & Gifts (Gallery) — 13.8 mi, 223° SW
The Screening Room (Cinema) — 14.1 mi, 207° SW
ATA Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 14.3 mi, 181° S
Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 187° S
Buffalo Canvas (Gallery) — 17.1 mi, 206° SW
Lancaster NIKE Base (Historic Ruins) — 17.2 mi, 164° S
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World (Theme Park) — 17.6 mi, 235° SW

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