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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

Niagara River frontage and international border crossings define this mid-1960s view of the Buffalo metropolitan area. The map captures the dense urban grid of Buffalo and Kenmore, featuring a high concentration of institutional landmarks including State University College, St Josephs Cathedral, and several namesake public schools. Across the Chippawa Channel, the southern end of Grand Island is shown transitioning from open land to suburban development, anchored by the Grand Island Airport and the expansive Beaver Island State Park.

On the Canadian shore, the town of Fort Erie and its neighborhoods like Crescent Park are detailed alongside the recreational stretches of Waverly Beach and Erie Beach. This survey records a critical period of transportation infrastructure, showing the New York State Thruway and Queen Elizabeth Way connecting the two nations, while traditional rail lines like the Erie-Lackawanna and Canadian National continue to service the riverfront industrial zones and the Black Rock Canal.