Ward New York Map

About Ward, New York

Ward is a locality in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Ward is located at 42.2316°N, 77.8939°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14895.

Ward exhales a quiet breath of Allegany County, a place where the land itself seems to hold its shape with a patient, enduring grace. It lies 56.5 miles west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 280°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Wellsville. Rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation and the slow creep of woodland, define the horizon, their slopes a patchwork quilt of emerald fields and darker, shadowed forests. A persistent, gentle breeze often whispers through the valleys, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine, and on clear evenings, the sky above Ward deepens to a bruised plum, pricked with the first hesitant stars. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, not dramatic peaks but a continuous, flowing topography that invites contemplation and a sense of groundedness. The history of Ward is inextricably linked to the very earth it rests upon, a legacy of farming and resourcefulness that still echoes in its quiet streets. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life carved from the wilderness, established homesteads that have long since weathered into the landscape, their foundations sometimes visible as moss-covered stones peeking from overgrown fields. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, has diversified, with a resilient spirit fostering small businesses and workshops that contribute to the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The nearby presence of larger waterways, though not directly bordering Ward, has historically influenced its development, facilitating trade and communication in its formative years, and today, the enduring connection to the land remains a defining characteristic of this corner of Allegany County.

About This Ward Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ward, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.231601, -77.89389. 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 Ward and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Ward includes the ZIP code (14880), telephone area code (607), county seat of Allegany County (Belmont), 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 Ward is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.