Pomfret New York Map

About Pomfret, New York

Pomfret is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It has a population of 14,400. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Pomfret is located at 42.3876°N, 79.3590°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14048.

Pomfret unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent hand of glaciers, where fertile valleys yield to the more rugged terrain of the Allegheny Plateau. It lies 21.1 miles north-north-west of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 343°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-west of Dunkirk. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain shower that washes the dust from the broad, green leaves of maple and oak. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies of western New York, can illuminate the fields in a way that feels almost sacred, turning the cultivated rows of corn and soybeans into lines of shimmering gold. The land itself breathes a quiet resilience, a testament to the cycles of growth and dormancy, of hard work and the enduring beauty of the natural world. The history of Pomfret is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Chautauqua County, a place where the cultivation of the land has long been the heartbeat of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established farms that continue to define the character of the region, their weathered barns standing like silent sentinels against the horizon. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the spirit of Pomfret also embraces innovation, with a growing appreciation for artisanal food production and a burgeoning interest in local crafts. The nearby Chautauqua Institution, a national historic landmark, casts a benevolent shadow, its intellectual and cultural currents occasionally rippling into the everyday life of Pomfret, fostering a community that values both tradition and thoughtful discourse.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pomfret, 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 Pomfret and Chautauqua County.

Detailed location data for Pomfret includes the ZIP code (14063), telephone area code (716), county seat of Chautauqua County (Mayville), and school district assignment. 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 Pomfret is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.