1965 Map of Clarence Center

About this map

Tonawanda Creek carves a winding path through the border between Niagara and Erie counties, serving as the primary geographic anchor for this mid-century landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of drainage, where Black Creek, Mud Creek, and Ransom Creek flow through small farming communities and growing suburban developments. Long-standing local landmarks include several country parishes such as St Marys Ch in Swormville and St Stephens Ch further east. Along the western edge, the Erie Canal remains a prominent feature, including the Sulphur Springs Guard Lock. Traces of earlier transportation are visible in the New York Central Railroad Grade, which runs through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Small airfields like Amherst Airport and Steffen Airport dot the map, reflecting the mid-1960s era of local aviation and transition from traditional agriculture to residential expansion in townships like Amherst and Clarence.