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2013 Map of Fort Niagara

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fort Niagara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Ontario and the terminal reach of the Niagara River dominate this modern survey, highlighting the delicate transition from riverine to lacustrine environments. The northern shoreline is characterized by significant underwater features including the Niagara Bar, the Niagara Fan, and Rumsey Shoal, which indicate the complex depositional patterns at the river's mouth. This area serves as a critical point of international geography where the river marks a clear boundary between the United States and Canada.

On the American shore, the landscape transitions from the protected grounds of Ft Niagara Cem and the residential clusters at Fort Niagara Beach to the agricultural expanses of Shippy Orchards and Sanger Farms. The interior features a network of local roads such as Old Lake Rd and Brookshire Rd, providing access to the small community at Towers Corners. The presence of the Towers Cem near the banks of Fourmile Cr offers specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this borderland region.