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1950 Map of Buffalo SE
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1950 Map of Buffalo SE

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Lake Erie defines the western edge of this post-war landscape, where the heavy industrial waterfront of Lackawanna and Buffalo meets the growing suburban reach of West Seneca and Orchard Park. The shoreline is a hub of maritime and rail activity, anchored by the South Buffalo Lighthouse at Stony Point and the sprawling rail yards of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR. Inland, the map reveals a dense network of civic life, from the landmark Basilica Of Our Lady Of Victory to numerous local institutions like McKinley Sch and St Johns Cem. The era of modern transportation is emerging, evidenced by the early path of the New York State Thruway cutting through the landscape. This survey provides a look at the transition from the concentrated urban core to established outlying settlements like Gardenville, Ebenezer, and Blasdell.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 29.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain