2023 Map of Lancaster

About this map

Cheektowaga and the surrounding townships in Erie County reveal a landscape heavily defined by modern transportation infrastructure alongside deep historical roots. The sprawling grounds of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport dominate the western portion of the map, while older village centers like Lancaster, Depew, and Williamsville maintain their distinct grids. A significant historical marker is the War of 1812 Cem, located near the southern edge of Harris Hill, pointing to the region's early frontier military history. Waterways such as Ellicott Creek, Scajaquada Creek, and Cayuga Creek meander through the suburban expansion, often paralleling major thoroughfares like Walden Ave and Broadway St. These corridors reflect the transition from early settlement paths to the dense commercial and residential networks of the 21st century.