1980 Map of Ft Niagara

About this map

Niagara-On-The-Lake and the village of Youngstown anchor this international survey where the Niagara River empties into Lake Ontario. The map documents a heavily fortified and institutional landscape, marked by Fort Niagara State Park and Fort George Park on opposing banks. The Canadian side features the Department of National Defense grounds and an extensive Rifle Range along the shore at Mississauga Beach. On the New York side, the Robert Moses Parkway sweeps through the terrain toward Fourmile Creek State Park. Notable maritime landmarks include the Coast Guard Sta, a Lighthouse, and a Marina situated within the river's mouth. The residential growth around Towers Corners and the preservation of Historic Site locations reveal the intersection of modern recreation and deep-seated border history in this 1980 edition.