1948 Map of Buffalo
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
Buffalo Harbor serves as the focal point for this post-war landscape, where the heavy industrial infrastructure of Lackawanna meets the expanding residential suburbs of Cheektowaga and Kenmore. The map documents a critical period of international connectivity, featuring the Peace Bridge Toll and the Skyway alongside a dense network of rail lines including the New York Central and Lehigh Valley. On the Canadian side of the Niagara River, the grid of Fort Erie and Frenchmans is clearly delineated within the Welland District. Local heritage is preserved through the naming of numerous institutions like Bennett High Sch and Canisius High Sch, while large municipal green spaces such as Delaware Park and the Zoo contrast with the industrial zones and extensive rail yards that fueled the regional economy.
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