Portville New York Map

About Portville, New York

Portville is a locality in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,034. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Portville is located at 42.0387°N, 78.3409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14770.

Portville unfolds in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the Cattaraugus Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through a valley that breathes the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 46.1 miles east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 95°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-south-east of Olean. The landscape here is a study in soft contours, a place where the sky feels vast and unburdened, especially in the late afternoon when the light, filtered through the leaves of mature oaks and maples, casts long, dancing shadows across the fields. Houses, often adorned with welcoming porches, cluster along the creek’s banks and climb the lower slopes, their chimneys occasionally puffing a thin plume of smoke that quickly dissolves into the crisp air. The very character of Portville seems to be one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered seasons and found a steady rhythm in its connection to the surrounding natural beauty. The history of Portville is inextricably linked to the abundant timber that once carpeted these hills, a resource that fueled early industry and shaped its growth. Sawmills hummed and logs, heavy with moisture, were floated down the Cattaraugus, a vibrant trade that brought prosperity and a hardy spirit to the burgeoning settlement. While the days of intense logging have largely passed, the legacy remains in the enduring architecture and the deep-rooted understanding of the land's bounty. The local economy now finds a more diversified footing, with agriculture still playing a significant role, and a quiet industriousness evident in the small businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. The town itself feels like a well-worn book, each street and building holding stories of generations who have called Portville home, their lives unfolding against this backdrop of verdant hills and flowing water.

About This Portville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Portville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.038676, -78.34085. 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 Portville and Cattaraugus County.

Detailed location data for Portville includes the ZIP code (14770), telephone area code (607), county seat of Cattaraugus County (Little Valley), and school district assignment (Portville 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 Portville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.