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Gates.

Its Census reference point is in Ontario Lowlands, within Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands. Gates lies about 1.1 miles west of Gates by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Gates, New York
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Gates, New York · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Gates, New York from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGOntario Lowlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMonroe County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Gates on the map

THE GATES LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Ontario Lowlands setting.

Gates CDP has 1.98 square miles of land in Monroe County. Its Census reference point is in Ontario Lowlands, within Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands.

Glacially shaped lowlands and irregular plains border the Great Lakes and adjacent hills. The lakes influence regional weather, while local landforms reflect both glacial deposits and former shorelines.

Regional context: Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Gates and Monroe County

Gates is associated with Monroe County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Monroe County

Gates by land and water

The Census records 0.01 square miles of water within Gates, or 0.6% of its total area. It is 51.3 percentage points lower than the 51.9% recorded for Monroe County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Gates CDP has 13% of the land area of nearby Gates town (15.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Gates land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Separate Gates’s place name from its government

Gates is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Gates address as city approval. Monroe County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Ontario Lowlands setting

Ontario Lowlands belongs to Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands. Does the tract lie on a plain, old shoreline feature or hill margin, and what drainage and road-access records exist?

03

Check the route, beyond Gates

Gates is 1.1 miles west of the Gates reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Gates resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON GATES

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.1564° N, 77.6924° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Gates ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Monroe

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Monroe ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Gates data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Ontario Lowlands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York official sources

DEC Environmental Resource Mapper

Interactive DEC mapping of environmental features and natural resources.

DEC freshwater wetlands program

Current agency guidance, mapping information, and wetlands contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Gates.

Gates lies about 1.1 miles west of Gates by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Gates in context

NSEWGates · 1.1 miles1North Gates · 1.3 miles2Greece · 3.7 miles3Rochester · 3.9 miles4Rochester Institute of Technology · 5 miles5Chili · 5.6 miles6OUTER RING: 5.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Gates1.1 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    North Gates1.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Greece3.7 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Rochester3.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Rochester Institute of Technology5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Chili5.6 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New York; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Gates
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Gates?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Monroe County. Gates’s 1.98 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Gates property in Ontario Lowlands?+

No. Ontario Lowlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Gates boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Gates as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles west of Gates’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Gates?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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