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2012 Map of Fort Niagara

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fort Niagara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fort Niagara stands at the strategic confluence of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, anchoring a landscape defined by its military history and agricultural heritage. This 2012 survey illustrates the village of Youngstown just south of the fort, where the river meets the lake's open waters. The map reveals the intricate underwater topography of the mouth of the river, marking significant features like Niagara Bar, Niagara Fan, and Rumsey Shoal, which have long challenged navigators at this international boundary.

Further inland, the landscape transitions to the productive lands of Shippy Orchards and Sanger Farms. Local history is preserved at the Fort Niagara Cemetery and Towers Cemetery, while the small settlement at Towers Corners marks the intersection of rural life and coastal geography. The presence of Fort Niagara Beach and the routing of the Robert Moses Pkwy highlight the area's modern role as a destination for both heritage and recreation along the shoreline.