Explore Angola on the Lake, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Angola on the Lake, NY street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Angola on the Lake, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Angola on the Lake and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Angola on the Lake.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Angola on the Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.650337 |
| Longitude | -79.054761 |
| Population | 1,707 |
| Density | 257.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14006 |
| Area Code | 716 |
| County Seat | Buffalo |
| School District | Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) |
Angola on the Lake is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,707. The population density is 257.8 people per km². Angola on the Lake is located at 42.6503°N, 79.0548°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14006.
Angola on the Lake, New York, rests along the southern edge of Erie County, its identity intrinsically tied to the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie that laps at its northern boundary. It lies 3.1 miles west-southwest of Evans, NY (from Evans, NY: bearing 252°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west of Eden. The landscape here is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation of fertile farmland, stretching southwards in broad, sun-drenched fields of corn and soybeans, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees. In summer, the air hangs thick with the sweet scent of ripening crops and the briny tang of lake air, a palpable humidity that clings to your skin. Winter brings a different character, a hushed blanket of snow that softens the sharp edges of barns and transforms the familiar fields into a serene, white canvas, broken only by the deep blue of the frozen lake. The shoreline itself is a modest affair, a mix of sandy stretches and rocky outcrops, where weathered wooden docks jut out into the cool, often turbulent, waters. The history of Angola on the Lake is one of agricultural resilience and a quiet dependence on the Great Lakes, a story that began with early settlers drawn to the rich soil and the promise of trade. For generations, its economy has been rooted in the bounty of the land, with family farms forming the backbone of the community, their weathered barns and silos standing as silent witnesses to changing seasons and enduring traditions. While the agricultural rhythm still defines much of Angola on the Lake, the proximity to Buffalo and the burgeoning tourism of the nearby Chautauqua Institution have introduced a subtle shift, a trickle of visitors drawn to the lake’s appeal and the area’s unpretentious charm. The local flavor is a blend of hardworking pragmatism and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it, a place where the pace of life is dictated less by clocks and more by the steady turning of the earth and the ever-present breath of the lake.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Angola on the Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.650337, -79.054761. 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 Angola on the Lake and Erie County.
Detailed location data for Angola on the Lake includes the ZIP code (14006), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore)). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Angola on the Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |