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1965 Map of Hamburg

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The town of Hamburg serves as the central hub of this 1965 survey, showcasing a mix of established village blocks and expanding suburban developments south of Buffalo. The Erie-Lackawanna railroad cuts diagonally through the landscape, linking the residential areas of Scranton and Forest Glen with the commercial heart of the village. Significant local landmarks include the Erie County Fairgrounds and several parochial institutions like St Marys Sch and SS Peter and Paul Sch, which reflect the community's dense social and educational fabric.

To the south and east, the terrain transitions into the creek valleys and uplands of Eden and Boston. The winding course of Eighteenmile Creek and its tributaries, such as Hampton Brook and Irish Creek, define the topography, while features like Chestnut Ridge Park and the elevated Polish Hill overlook the agricultural and wooded surroundings. Rural life is anchored by small settlements like East Eden and North Boston, alongside numerous family-named roads and remote radio installations including Radio Tower (WBEN).