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Tonawanda New York Map

Explore Tonawanda, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tonawanda, New York

How to Use This Tonawanda, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tonawanda, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tonawanda.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tonawanda
State	New York (NY)
County	Erie County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.020335
Longitude	-78.880315
Population	15,129
Density	1536.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	14150, 14151
Area Code	716
County Seat	Buffalo
School District	Tonawanda City School District

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About Tonawanda, New York

Tonawanda is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,129. The population density is 1536.0 people per km². Tonawanda is located at 43.0203°N, 78.8803°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Tonawanda is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 14150, 14151.

Tonawanda maintains a quiet, industrial dignity along the banks where the Tonawanda Creek flows steadily toward the horizon. It lies 1.5 miles south-southwest of North Tonawanda, NY (from North Tonawanda, NY: bearing 213°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Buffalo.

The surrounding landscape is shaped by the presence of Lake Erie just nine miles away, which influences the shifting moods of the sky and the sharp, crisp quality of the autumn air. To the distance, the faint silhouette of Bear Ridge rises against the skyline, providing a firm boundary to the flat, fertile plains that extend toward the surrounding farmland. The ground here remains level and sturdy, a testament to the glacial activity that once smoothed the earth into these vast, open expanses. Residents often walk near the Erie Canal, which serves as a peaceful artery of green space and memory, grounding the modern pace of life in a connection to the engineering feats of the past. Even as the seasons turn from the humid heat of summer to the heavy, silent snows of winter, Tonawanda holds its ground with a persistent, steady grace.

Tonawanda emerged from the necessity of labor, evolving from its early roots into a place defined by the strength of its local industries. The rhythmic clang of metal and the hum of manufacturing lines once served as the primary heartbeat of the region, drawing families to the promise of steady, honest work. Today, the economy has diversified, yet the legacy of those industrious decades remains visible in the sturdy brick facades and the organized layout of the streets. Beyond the factories, the proximity to the Erie Canal continues to influence how the land is utilized, bridging the gap between the town's historical reliance on transit and its modern commercial needs. Nearby Bemo Park offers a quiet respite from the demands of the workday, providing a space where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the clouds. Every corner of Tonawanda reflects this balance between the grit of the past and the practical requirements of the present.

Cultural life in Tonawanda is defined by a deep sense of neighborly familiarity and a shared pride in the resilience of the local character. Community events often gravitate toward the water, where the Erie Canal invites people to gather for festivals that celebrate the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of the region. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has fostered individuals who have left their mark on the wider world, such as the accomplished musician Grover Washington Jr., whose early life was influenced by the atmosphere of this region. Landmarks like the historic buildings along the main thoroughfares serve as quiet anchors, reminding those who pass by of the generations that have called these streets their own. Evenings here are marked by a particular quality of light, a soft, amber glow that settles over the rooftops and brings the day to a thoughtful conclusion. Tonawanda remains a place where the simple rhythms of everyday existence are valued above all else, creating a life that is both grounded and profoundly human.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 067° NE
Gateway/Mayor's Park Bike Path (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 063° NE
Tonawanda Civil War Monument (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 156° SE
Shoreline Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 007° N
River Art Gallery & Gifts (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 032° NE
All Heroes Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 263° W
Protected Area (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 030° NE
Unknown Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 350° N
Spicer Creek Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 298° NW
Town Of Grand Island Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 309° NW
Pine Woods Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 045° NE
U.S. Marine Corps Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 345° N
Tesla coil (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 337° NW
The Screening Room (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 125° SE
Niagara River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 199° S
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World (Theme Park) — 4.8 mi, 273° W
O’Connell and Company (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 138° SE
Princessa's Studio & Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 169° S
North Park Theatre (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 166° S
Revolution Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 166° S
Gemsbok (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 167° S
Zebra (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 166° S
Vanishing Animals North (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 167° S
Roan Antelope (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 166° S
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 181° S
Darwin D. Martin House (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 164° S

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