Cattaraugus County Map, New York

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Cattaraugus County, New York

Cattaraugus County is a playground for nature lovers in western New York. It’s where the Allegheny Mountains start to show their rugged beauty. Skiers and snowboarders go to Holiday Valley in Ellicottville every winter.

You’ll find Allegany State Park here. It’s massive and perfect for camping, hiking, and spotting wildlife. Cattaraugus Creek is a favorite spot for anglers chasing steelhead trout. Small towns like Olean and Salamanca are nice with Amish have settled in parts of the county.

The Seneca Nation calls part of this county home, preserving their rich culture and traditions. The county’s name comes from a Seneca word meaning “bad smelling banks”. But don’t let that fool you, it’s beautiful here. From maple festivals to rodeos, there’s always something happening in Cattaraugus County.

Category	Details
County Name	Cattaraugus County
County Seat	Little Valley
Population	Approximately 75,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Olean, Salamanca, Little Valley, Allegany, Ellicottville, Franklinville
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 86, U.S. Route 219, New York State Route 16
FIPS Code	36-009
Total Area (Land and Water)	1,322 square miles (1,310 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Erie County (North), Wyoming County (Northeast), Allegany County (East), McKean County, Pennsylvania (Southeast), Warren County, Pennsylvania (Southwest), Chautauqua County (West)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
State	New York
Coordinates	42.2460° N, 78.6758° W
Etymology	Named after the Native American term for “bad smelling banks,” referring to natural gas in the area
Major Landmarks	Allegany State Park, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, Griffis Sculpture Park, Holiday Valley Resort
Website	Cattaraugus County Website