Old Maps of Grand Island, New York

1. 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).

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4. 1894 Map of Niagara Falls

   

   1894 Niagara Falls

   1894 Print · USGS

   The Niagara frontier in the early 1890s shows a landscape of strategic forts and burgeoning rail power. Trace the international border from Fort Niagara past the Brock Monument to the rail hubs at Suspension Bridge.

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7. 1896 Map of Niagara Falls

   

   1896 Niagara Falls

   1896 Print · USGS

   The Niagara frontier at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of international boundaries and massive engineering. Trace the complex rail networks through Suspension Bridge or the historic fortifications at Fort Niagara and Fort Massassauga.

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10. 1897 Map of Tonawanda

    

    1897 Tonawanda

    1897 Print · USGS

    Niagara and Erie counties thrived at the close of the nineteenth century as vital corridors of commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks through Pekin or locate riverside landmarks like Sour Spring Grove and the Erie Canal.

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13. 1899 Map of Niagara

    

    1899 Niagara

    1899 Print · USGS

    The Niagara Frontier is mapped here in the late nineteenth century as a bustling corridor of trade and transport. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal through Lockport or locate early rural settlements like Ransomville and the Tuscarora Indian Reservation.

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16. 1900 Map of Tonawanda

    

    1900 Tonawanda

    1900 Print · USGS

    Niagara County and northern Erie County are shown at the turn of the century as the Erie Canal and heavy rail lines drove the growth of the North Tonawanda lumber and shipping hub. Genealogists can trace family footprints in outlying hamlets like Bergholtz, Ransomville, and Martinsville.

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19. 1900 Map of Niagara Falls, 1961 Print

    

    1900 Niagara Falls

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Niagara frontier at the turn of the century shows an intense convergence of industrial power and military history along the international border. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Suspension Bridge and Michigan Central R. R. or locate old landmarks like Fort Niagara and the Whirlpool.

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22. 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.

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25. 1901 Map of Niagara Falls

    

    1901 Niagara Falls

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Niagara frontier at the dawn of the twentieth century is captured here in striking detail, from the river's mouth to the falls. Trace the dense rail networks of the Niagara Falls area or locate Fort Niagara and the Brock Monument.

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28. 1901 Map of Tonawanda

    

    1901 Tonawanda

    1901 Print · USGS

    At the turn of the century, the Niagara Frontier was a powerhouse of canal and rail transit. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Sanborn, Martinsville, and Bergholtz, or follow the original path of the ERIE CANAL through Tonawanda.

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31. 1948 Map of Tonawanda, 1953 Print

    

    1948 Tonawanda

    1953 Print · USGS

    Niagara and Erie counties are shown here just after the war, where the Niagara River meets the historic Erie Canal. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of North Tonawanda or locate family sites at Molyneaux Corners and Colonial Village.

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34. 1948 Map of Tonawanda West, 1958 Print

    

    1948 Tonawanda West

    1958 Print · USGS

    The industrial and riverfront character of the Niagara frontier is on full display during the postwar era. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the New York Central RR and locate local landmarks such as Bishop Duffy High Sch or the Holy Ghost Cem (Church).

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37. 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.

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40. 1949 Map of Niagara Falls

    

    1949 Niagara Falls

    1949 Print · USGS

    Niagara Falls at the close of the 1940s showcases a dense urban grid and international border long before modern redevelopment. Genealogists can trace family neighborhoods through sites like Oakwood Cem and Gaskill High Sch.

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43. 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.

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46. 1950 Map of Tonawanda West

    

    1950 Tonawanda West

    1950 Print · USGS

    Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda are captured during a period of major post-war industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Cayuga Island, find local schools like Gratwick Sch, and locate family plots at White Haven Cem.

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49. 1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Toronto

    1954 Print · USGS

    Lake Ontario and the international border define this mid-century landscape of rapid industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the vital shipping and rail corridors of the era, from the Welland Canal to the New York Central Railroad.

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52. 1954 Map of Tonawanda West

    

    1954 Tonawanda West

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Niagara River corridor and Grand Island are captured during a mid-century period of industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Johnsburg, Holy Ghost Cem, and Bishop Duffy High Sch.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 1962 Map of Toronto, 1982 Print

    

    1962 Toronto

    1982 Print · USGS

    The Golden Horseshoe and the Niagara Frontier meet in this early 1960s study of a growing international border region. Trace the path of the Welland Canal and locate land marks like the Scarborough Bluffs and Tuscarora Indian Reservation.

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64. 1965 Map of Toronto

    

    1965 Toronto

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Golden Horseshoe and Niagara Frontier are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the international shipping and transit networks. Trace the path of the Erie Canal, the Welland Canal, and rail lines connecting Toronto and Niagara Falls.

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67. 1965 Map of Tonawanda West, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Tonawanda West

    1967 Print · USGS

    Niagara and Erie counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, a period of heavy industrial activity and Cold War aviation expansion. Researchers can trace family sites like Holy Ghost Cem or explore the massive layout of the Niagara Falls Air Force Base and the riverfront Buckhorn Island State Park.

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70. 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.

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73. 1965 Map of Niagara Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Niagara Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Niagara frontier in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of world-famous cataracts and a thriving urban industrial core. Researchers can trace the neighborhood footprints of Stamford Centre and Chippawa or locate local landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Holy Trinity Sch.

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