Sheridan New York Map

About Sheridan, New York

Sheridan is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Sheridan is located at 42.4884°N, 79.2373°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14135.

Sheridan rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of glaciers, where rolling terrain descends toward the broad expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 26.0 miles south-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 233°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-east of Pomfret. The land here, a patchwork of greens and browns throughout the warmer months, exhales a damp, earthy scent after a spring rain, a perfume of fertile soil and burgeoning life. Fields, still holding the memory of winter's frost, stretch out under a sky that often seems impossibly vast, a canvas for clouds that drift with a slow, deliberate grace. Ancient trees, their branches gnarled like the knuckles of old men, stand sentinel along the edges of these fields, casting long, cool shadows that deepen as the sun begins its westward journey. The air itself carries a certain quietude, a stillness punctuated only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a hawk. The history of Sheridan is intimately bound to the agricultural bounty of Chautauqua County, a legacy that continues to define its character and economy. For generations, this land has yielded its fruits, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked its soil. The local economy, while evolving, still echoes the hum of tractors and the scent of harvested crops, a subtle reminder of its agrarian roots. While grand historical markers are few, the story of Sheridan is etched into the very rhythm of daily life, in the enduring strength of its farmsteads and the close-knit relationships that bind its residents. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a present whisper, carried on the breeze from the lake, a constant, gentle reminder of continuity.

About This Sheridan Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Sheridan includes the ZIP code (14135), 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 Sheridan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.