Lyons New York Map

About Lyons, New York

Lyons is a locality in Wayne County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,487. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Lyons is located at 43.0642°N, 76.9902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14489.

Lyons rests in a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of water and ice, where the land gently undulates towards the embrace of the Erie Canal and the nearby waters of the Great Lakes watershed. It lies 23.1 miles east of Perinton, NY (from Perinton, NY: bearing 92°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-north-east of Newark. The air here, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, carries a certain clarity, a clean breath that seems to rise from the rich, dark soil of Wayne County. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant patchwork under the wide sky, stretch out towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of farmhouses and barns. The trees, predominantly maples and oaks, stand sentinel along the roads, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze, a constant, quiet conversation with the passing seasons. The story of Lyons is inextricably linked to the flow of commerce and the industry that followed the waterways. It was a vital hub along the mighty Erie Canal, its docks once bustling with the trade that propelled the growth of the region. This legacy of transport and industry is still evident, though the rhythm of daily life in Lyons has found a more measured tempo. The local economy, while still bearing the imprint of agriculture, has diversified, finding its footing in smaller businesses and services that cater to the needs of its residents. The canal itself, though no longer the superhighway it once was, remains a picturesque artery, a reminder of the town's foundational role in connecting communities and fueling dreams.

About This Lyons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyons, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.06423, -76.990246. 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 Lyons and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Lyons includes the ZIP code (14489), telephone area code (585), county seat of Wayne County (Lyons), and school district assignment (Lyons 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 Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.