Old Maps of Canalside, Buffalo

Explore 15 old maps of Canalside, spanning from 1894 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Canalside, Buffalo maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Buffalo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Buffalo and its lakefront suburbs are captured at a peak of maritime and rail expansion in the 1890s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets of Kenmore, the path of the Erie Canal, and landmarks like the Fort Erie (Ruins).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Buffalo
    1901 Print · USGS
    Buffalo was a bustling transportation hub at the dawn of the century, where the Great Lakes met the canal and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family roots in early suburbs like Kenmore or locate ancestral sites near Pine Hill Cemetery and Harlem Station.
    12 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Buffalo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier during the post-war boom years shows the industrial might of the riverfront and the rapid growth of its suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments from Brighton Village to Orchard Park, locating landmarks like St Stanislaus Cem and the early Buffalo Airport.

  4. 1950 Map of Buffalo NW
    1950 Map of Buffalo NW
    1950 Buffalo NW
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Niagara River and Grand Island are shown in detail during the early fifties, capturing Buffalo's northern expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of local institutions like Lafayette High Sch, Mt Olivet Cem, and Bell Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Buffalo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula thrive during the mid-twentieth century industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points and early settlements from Dunkirk Light to the Allegany Indian Reservation.

  6. 1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Buffalo
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier and Western New York are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital industrial and maritime nexus between the U.S. and Canada. Researchers can trace the path of the Welland Canal, locate the Allegany Indian Reservation, or find family sites near Chautauqua Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Buffalo NW, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Buffalo NW, 1967 Print
    1965 Buffalo NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier in the mid-sixties shows the industrial and suburban growth of BUFFALO and Fort Erie at their international junction. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Mt Olivet Cemetery to the Buffalo Seminary.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Buffalo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here during the mid-1960s industrial peak. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Erie Railroad, locate the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, or find historic sites like Fort Erie.

  9. 1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Buffalo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western New York and Ontario's Golden Horseshoe meet in the early seventies, spanning from the industrial waterfronts of Buffalo to the hills of Allegany State Park. Trace the paths of the Welland Canal and Erie Lackawanna railroad through the lakefront towns of Dunkirk and Port Colborne.

  10. 1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Buffalo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western New York's industrial and transport hubs are in full view during the mid-eighties, from the Lake Erie waterfront to the Genesee Valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find ancestral sites like Mount Calvary Cem, or locate the Attica Correctional Facility.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2011 Map of Buffalo NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buffalo NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Buffalo NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Canalside, including Buffalo, Tonawanda, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Buffalo NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buffalo NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Buffalo NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Canalside, including Buffalo, Tonawanda, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Buffalo NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buffalo NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Buffalo NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Canalside, including Buffalo, Tonawanda, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Buffalo NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Buffalo NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Buffalo NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Canalside, including Buffalo, Tonawanda, and other nearby areas

  15. 2023 Map of Buffalo NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Buffalo NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Buffalo NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Niagara River frontier and Buffalo's West Side are shown in contemporary detail, capturing a landscape of canals and colleges. Trace the historic Black Rock Canal past Unity Island or locate landmarks like Mount Olivet Cem and Mesmer Airport.

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