Monroe County Map, New York
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Monroe County, New York
Monroe County sits in western New York, straddling Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. It’s home to Rochester, the state’s third-largest city and a hub of innovation. The county has a rich history in photography and imaging, thanks to Kodak and Xerox.
Monroe County also has the Strong National Museum of Play. The Erie Canal runs through the county so you can see New York’s industrial past.
Highland Park bursts with color during the annual Lilac Festival, the largest of its kind in North America. The county boasts several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Rochester and RIT.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monroe County |
| County Seat | Rochester |
| Population | Approximately 760,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 390, Interstate 490, Interstate 590, U.S. Route 104, New York State Route 33 |
| FIPS Code | 36-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,367 square miles (1,215 sq mi land, 152 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wayne County (East), Ontario County (Southeast), Livingston County (South), Orleans County (West), Genesee County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 43.1566° N, 77.6088° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Institute of Technology, Highland Park |
| Website | Monroe County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Monroe County Road Map
This county has a strong highway grid. I-390 and I-590 form the south and east legs of a loop. I-490 cuts through downtown Rochester. I-90 runs just south of the county, though it technically skirts the edge. That’s a lot of interstates. Use our zoom tool in our road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Monroe County Satellite Map
Rochester dominates the middle of Monroe County. But outside the urban center, it contains mostly suburbs, farmland, and parks. The Genesee River is the main waterway, winding from south to north. Lake Ontario forms a bold top edge.
OUTLINE MAP
Monroe County Blank Map
Monroe County has a fairly clean, rectangular shape. Its northern border is Lake Ontario. There are no state borders here. Yep, it’s just neighboring New York counties.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Monroe 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.