Silver Creek New York Map

About Silver Creek, New York

Silver Creek is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,604. The population density is 879.7 people per km². Silver Creek is located at 42.5442°N, 79.1667°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14136.

Silver Creek lies in a landscape sculpted by the gentle descent of rolling hills toward the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 20.8 miles south-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 235°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-north-east of Dunkirk. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile farmland, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch like emerald carpets under wide skies, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that whisper secrets on the breeze. A refreshing coolness often hangs in the air, a gift from the proximity of the lake, carrying the faint, clean scent of water and earth. The creek itself, a ribbon of clear water, meanders through the valley, its banks often lined with willow trees that dip their branches in a perpetual, fluid dance. This is a place where the horizon feels boundless, and the changing seasons paint the land with a vibrant, earthy palette. For generations, Silver Creek has drawn its lifeblood from the land and the water, its economy historically rooted in agriculture and, more recently, a burgeoning wine industry that capitalizes on the unique microclimate fostered by Lake Erie. The fertile soils, perfect for growing grapes, have transformed some of the undulating hills into neat rows of vines, promising rich harvests. The legacy of its early settlers, who cleared the land and established farms, is still palpable in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community. While fishing and boating remain popular pastimes along the lakefront, the distinct character of Silver Creek is now also defined by the clinking of glasses at local wineries and the murmur of conversations shared over regional vintages, a subtle evolution from its agrarian past.

About This Silver Creek Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Silver Creek includes the ZIP code (14136), telephone area code (716), county seat of Chautauqua County (Mayville), and school district assignment (Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.