Sand Ridge New York Map

About Sand Ridge, New York

Sand Ridge is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. Sand Ridge is located at 42.9161°N, 78.5228°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13132.

Sand Ridge, in Erie County, New York, presents a landscape shaped by the lingering touch of ancient glaciers, its terrain a subtle swell of sandy loam and fertile soil that gives the locality its name. It lies 5.5 miles south-east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 140°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Depew. The land rises and falls with a gentle persistence, not dramatic slopes but a pleasing undulation that suggests the slow, deliberate work of receding ice. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks reaching towards the wide, often overcast sky, are interspersed with stands of deciduous trees, their leaves catching the diffuse sunlight in shades of green and gold. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant agriculture, and on clear evenings, the western horizon often burns with a soft, painterly light as the sun dips below the tree line. The history of Sand Ridge is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Western New York, a heritage evident in the enduring family farms that still dot the landscape and contribute to the local economy. Generations have cultivated this land, their lives marked by the planting and harvesting seasons, a rhythm that continues to define the pace of life here. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Sand Ridge, the focus remains on the cultivation of crops and the quiet sustenance that the land provides. The distinctive character of Sand Ridge lies in this unhurried persistence, a place where the past informs the present through the enduring connection to the earth.

About This Sand Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sand Ridge, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.916111, -78.522778. 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 Sand Ridge and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Sand Ridge includes the ZIP code (14004), telephone area code (716, 315), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Phoenix 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 Sand Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.