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1980 Map of Lockport

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Erie Canal cuts directly through the heart of Lockport, defining the city’s industrial and transit corridor as it appeared in the late 20th century. This 1980 survey reveals a high density of civic and religious institutions, from the Niagara County Courthouse to the Wyndham Lawn Home. To the west, the dramatic ravine known as The Gulf contrasts with the structured grid of the city, while the surrounding landscape transitions into the residential pockets of Highland Park and South Lockport.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Smiths Cem and Stabler Cem. The infrastructure of the era is well-preserved here, showing the Conrail lines, several Gravel Pits, and a Filtration Plant near the canal. Educational history is represented by numerous institutions including the DeSales High Sch and Belknap Jr High Sch, documenting the community’s mid-century growth.