Williamsville and Lancaster anchor this suburban corridor east of Buffalo, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Ellicott Creek and Scajaquada Creek. The area’s historical depth is marked by the War of 1812 Cemetery and several significant burial grounds like Saint Michaels Cemetery and Transit Rural Cemetery. The massive footprint of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport dominates the central portion of the map, illustrating the intersection of modern transportation infrastructure with established residential centers like Depew and Bowmansville. Waterways remain central to the local geography, with Cayuga Creek and its tributaries, such as Plum Bottom Creek, threading through East Lancaster and Bellevue. This survey captures the dense network of roadways including Sheridan Drive and Main Street that connect these growing communities.
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1894 · Buffalo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Tonawanda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Niagara
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Tonawanda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Buffalo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Tonawanda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Depew
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500