Wilson New York Map

About Wilson, New York

Wilson is a locality in Niagara County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,244. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Wilson is located at 43.3098°N, 78.8261°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14172.

Wilson rests on land that remembers glacial retreat, its terrain gently rolling, a quiet echo of ancient ice. It lies 4.0 miles west of Niagara, NY (from Niagara, NY: bearing 268°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Newfane. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, carries the clean scent of distant orchards and the damp promise of Lake Ontario, a vast, shimmering presence just beyond the horizon. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their greens and golds shifting with the breeze, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of barns that have weathered generations. The sky above Wilson is a canvas of ever-changing moods, from the sharp, crystalline blue of a winter day to the bruised purples and oranges of a summer sunset, painting the landscape with a tender, transient beauty. The history of Wilson is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the bounty of the Great Lakes. Once a hub for agricultural trade, its economy still draws strength from the surrounding farmlands, with fruit orchards and vineyards contributing to the region's character and its vibrant farmers' markets. Remnants of its past can be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, each brick and window frame a quiet testament to the hard work and resilience of those who settled here. While the grand industries of yesteryear may have faded, a distinct local spirit endures, a sense of quiet pride in the enduring connection to the land and the enduring, almost palpable, presence of water that shapes the very soul of Wilson.

About This Wilson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.309778, -78.82615. 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 Wilson and Niagara County.

Detailed location data for Wilson includes the ZIP code (14172), telephone area code (716), county seat of Niagara County (Lockport), and school district assignment (Wilson 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 Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.