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2011 Map of Buffalo NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buffalo NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Niagara River serves as a defining boundary and thoroughfare, separating Grand Island and the western reaches of Buffalo from the international border with Canada. Along the eastern banks, the Black Rock Canal parallels the river, protected by the Bird Island Pier and marked by the Buffalo Intake Crib Light at its entrance from Lake Erie. Significant infrastructure connects the region, including the Peace Bridge and International Bridge, which facilitate cross-border transit near the urban core.

Residential and academic hubs are clustered on the New York side, featuring the State University College at Buffalo and the historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. On the western side of the river, Grandyle Village and Ferry Village represent the early 21st-century suburban landscape of the island, while specialized maritime markers like the Strawberry Island Upper Cut Range Light underscore the river's vital role in navigation and commerce.