West Falls New York Map

About West Falls, New York

West Falls is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². West Falls is located at 42.7014°N, 78.6822°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14170.

West Falls lies in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice. It lies 5.5 miles south-east of Orchard Park, NY (from Orchard Park, NY: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Hamburg. Rolling terrain, softened by a generous rainfall, gives way to deeper valleys where creeks, like the Buffalo Creek, have carved their persistent paths. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the cool breath of the nearby Great Lakes, a constant reminder of the region's geological heritage. Fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch out under a sky that can shift from a luminous, watery blue to a bruised, dramatic grey with astonishing speed. The trees, mostly deciduous, stand stout and broad-shouldered, their leaves rustling with a sound like secrets whispered on the breeze. The story of West Falls is one of agricultural roots and quiet industry. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, with farms still dotting the periphery, their barns weathered and stoic against the elements. The local economy, while diversified, still carries a whisper of that agrarian past, a grounding influence that anchors the community. A distinctive character emerges from this blend of natural grace and the practical, steady work of its inhabitants. The pace of life in West Falls feels measured, unhurried, a reflection of the land itself, which demands patience and rewards it with enduring beauty.

About This West Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Falls, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.701449, -78.68225. 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 West Falls and Erie County.

Detailed location data for West Falls includes the ZIP code (14170), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), 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 West Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.