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Waterloo New York Map

Explore Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, New York

How to Use This Waterloo, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

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	Waterloo
State	New York (NY)
County	Seneca County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.904788
Longitude	-76.862737
Population	4,810
Density	861.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	13165
Area Code	315
County Seat	Waterloo
School District	Waterloo Central School District

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About Waterloo, New York

Waterloo is a locality in Seneca County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,810. The population density is 861.0 people per km². Waterloo is located at 42.9048°N, 76.8627°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Waterloo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 13165.

Waterloo defines itself through the steady, inexorable movement of the Seneca River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 6.3 miles east-northeast of Geneva, NY (from Geneva, NY: bearing 67°T), and is situated 3.3 miles west-southwest of Seneca Falls. The surrounding terrain reveals a quiet, agrarian character, punctuated by the presence of Van Cleef Lake only a few miles away. Travelers often remark on the quality of light at dusk, which transforms the flat horizon into a pale, shifting gray. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy suggestion on the far periphery, the immediate vicinity offers a grounded, earthy beauty. This land possesses a subtle, ancient weight that persists regardless of the changing seasons.

Waterloo maintains a legacy anchored in the industrious spirit of early American enterprise and trade. Local commerce has long been tethered to the flow of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, a SREC that serves as a vital corridor for regional movement. Economic activity remains modest yet resilient, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the manufacturing and agricultural sectors that first drew settlers to these banks. Beyond the immediate center, the Lettie M Cook Memorial Forest provides a natural boundary that underscores the town's connection to the raw, untamed fiber of the earth. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic pulse of major metropolitan centers.

Waterloo honors its cultural identity through a deep reverence for the events and individuals who have shaped its unique narrative. The annual celebration of the birth of Memorial Day stands as the most prominent local event, drawing visitors to recognize the profound sacrifices made by those who served the nation. Elizabeth Cady Stanton once resided in Waterloo, leaving an indelible mark on the struggle for civil rights and gender equality that continues to resonate today. Residents often find quiet reflection near the water, where the air holds the crisp, clean scent of the nearby Inland Harbor. This place offers a sanctuary for those who value historical depth over the fleeting trends of modern expansion.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cayuga-Seneca Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.0 mi, 195° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 004° N
Tom Caughlin Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 247° SW
The National Memorial Day Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 100° E
Oak Island Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 211° SW
Waterloo Village Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 050° NE
Seneca County Water District 1 Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 348° N
Site of the Whitmer Red Schoolhouse (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 188° S
Prairie Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 045° NE
National Women's Hall of Fame (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 085° E
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 084° E
It's A Wonderful Life Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 083° E
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony Woman Suffrage Movement Monument (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 085° E
Seneca Lake State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 238° SW
Junius Pond Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 304° NW
Cayuga Lake State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 097° E
New York State Lands (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 249° W
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 065° NE · 20k acres
Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 065° NE
Montezuma Marshes Nnl (National Monument) — 6.2 mi, 053° NE · 4,306 acres
Cayuga - Seneca Canal (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 247° SW
Canoga Marsh Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.7 mi, 114° SE
Lettie M Cook Memorial Forest (Nature Reserve) — 8.1 mi, 095° E
Cayuga Lake (Thomas B. Marsh) (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 128° SE
Enlarged Erie Canal Richmond Aqeuduct (Historic Ruins) — 10.2 mi, 045° NE
Richmond Aqeuduct (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 045° NE
Byron Lapp Memorial Trail (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 048° NE
Marbletown Historical Schoolhouse (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 308° NW
Harriet Tubman Gravesite (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 085° E
Auburn Public Theater (Theatre) — 15.1 mi, 083° E

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