1901 Map of Buffalo

About this map

The dense industrial and rail grid of Buffalo dominates the eastern shore of the Niagara River in this 1901 survey. The city's growth is clearly illustrated by the extensive Belt Line and a massive concentration of rail infrastructure, including the New York Central and Hudson River R.R. and the Erie R.R. yards. To the west, across the United States Dominion of Canada border, the Fort Erie (Ruins) stand as a landmark of earlier frontier history, while the International Bridge provides a modern transit link. Beyond the urban core, the map captures suburban development in Kenmore, Cheektowaga, and Amherst. Navigational aids like the Buffalo L.H. and the Buffalo Breakwater L.H. mark the entrance to Lake Erie, highlighting the city's role as a vital Great Lakes port at the turn of the century.