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1965 Map of Buffalo NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Buffalo NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Niagara River serves as the international boundary and the central axis of this 1960s study, dividing the dense urban landscape of Buffalo and Kenmore from the Canadian shoreline. Along the western bank, the Ontario side features a string of waterfront communities including Fort Erie North, Waverly Beach, and Lakeshore. The river's complexity is illustrated through its various paths, such as the Chippawa Channel and Black Rock Canal, while Grand Island sits at the northern fork with its distinct residential hubs at Grandyle Village and Ferry Village.

Industrial and institutional growth is evident through the footprints of the State University College and State Hospital, alongside the extensive rail networks of the New York Central and Erie Lackawanna. Recreational and suburban development is highlighted by the layout of Beaver Island State Park and the sprawling residential blocks of the Buffalo city line. From the U S Coast Guard Sta at the mouth of Lake Erie to the Youngsmann Expwy in the north, the map documents a region defined by its strategic border location.