Machias Map
Machias is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,482 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Machias is an interior town in the northeast quadrant of the county. It is northeast of the city of Salamanca.
The Town of Machias was first settled around 1813 and was established in 1827 from the Town of Yorkshire. In 1847, Machias was increased by additional territory from the Town of Yorkshire. Machias received its name from Maine settlers.
Nearby cities include Springville, Rushford, Ellicottville, Holland, Bliss.