1948 Map of Lockport

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through this Western New York landscape, defining the industrial and geographic character of Lockport and its surrounding hamlets. Following the 1942 aerial photography and 1948 ground surveys, the map reveals the complex intersection of early aviation and traditional transport, featuring sites like Graf Airport, Lee Airport, and the rail corridors of the New York Central and Erie Railroad. The network of rural schoolhouses, from School No 1 to School No 20, alongside numerous houses of worship like St Bridgets Ch and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, provides a detailed blueprint of mid-century community life.