Portland New York Map

About Portland, New York

Portland is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Portland is located at 42.3798°N, 79.4675°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14769.

Portland unfurls along the southern shore of Lake Erie, a place where the land slopes gently toward the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 22.9 miles north-north-west of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 329°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Pomfret. The air here carries a perpetual scent of damp earth and, in warmer months, the subtle sweetness of ripening fruit. Rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation, dominate the landscape, their contours a testament to the agricultural heart that beats within Portland. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the fields, offering pockets of shade and a chorus of rustling leaves. Even in the quietude of a late afternoon, a persistent breeze whispers through the tall grasses, hinting at the lake's constant, breathing presence. The history of Portland is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the bounty of Lake Erie, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. Once a significant hub for grape cultivation and wine production, the vineyards still stretch across many of the hillsides, their neat rows a pleasing geometry against the natural undulations of the land. The fishing industry, though perhaps less dominant than in earlier eras, still contributes to the local character, with small boats often dotting the horizon or bobbing gently in the harbor. This enduring connection to the land and water has fostered a quiet resilience in Portland, a community that has weathered changing economic tides with a steady, unassuming grace.

About This Portland Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Portland includes the ZIP code (14850), telephone area code (607), 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 Portland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.