Erie County Map, New York
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Erie County, New York
Western New York’s heart beats in Erie County. Buffalo is the county seat and New York’s second-largest city. It’s more than just chicken wings and snowstorms. Erie County hugs the eastern shore of Lake Erie so it has beautiful waterfront views and recreation.
You can’t miss Niagara Falls, just a short drive north along the Canadian border. The county has a rich industrial history, evident in its repurposed factories and grain silos.
Sports fans bleed blue and red for the Bills and Sabres. Small towns like East Aurora is home to the Roycroft arts and crafts movement. This is a much quieter pace of life. From urban centers to serene rural landscapes, Erie County has a bit of everything.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Erie County |
| County Seat | Buffalo |
| Population | Approximately 912,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Lackawanna, Orchard Park |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, Interstate 190, Interstate 290, U.S. Route 62, New York State Route 5 |
| FIPS Code | 36-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,227 square miles (1,043 sq mi land, 184 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Niagara County (North), Genesee County (Northeast), Wyoming County (Southeast), Cattaraugus County (South), Chautauqua County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 42.7684° N, 78.6549° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Erie tribe of Native Americans |
| Major Landmarks | Niagara Falls, Buffalo Zoo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Canalside |
| Website | Erie County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Erie County Topographic Map
The land near Buffalo is low and level. But the terrain rises to the south. Small creeks and ridges shape the landscape outside the city. Though it’s not terribly hilly, the change in elevation is steady and visible. See it all in our topographic map below.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Erie County Road Map
This county has a thick network of highways. I-90 and I-190 form the main spines. Though I-190 heads into downtown Buffalo, I-290 loops around the suburbs. U.S. Route 219 cuts south through the hills. NY-5 hugs the Lake Erie shoreline. Zoom in on our road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Erie County Satellite Map
Buffalo dominates the satellite view in the northwest. Roads, buildings, and neighborhoods spread out from the waterfront. But further out, it’s all green and open. Suburbs spread east, while farmland and forest cover the south.
OUTLINE MAP
Erie County Blank Map
Erie County has a bold, squared-off and curvy shape. Its western edge is the Lake Erie shoreline. The county also borders Canada across the Niagara River. The northern edge follows the Tonawanda River closely. It’s one of New York’s few counties with an international border.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Erie County:
New York County Map
New York has 62 counties. Each with their own attitude. Manhattan’s chaos to the Adirondacks’ silence… and how about those Buffalo wings? Explore our NY counties maps.