1965 Map of Niagara Falls

About this map

Niagara River cascades over the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the massive Horseshoe Falls, defining the international boundary and the industrial character of this mid-1960s landscape. This survey captures the urban density of Niagara Falls alongside the developing suburban communities of Stamford Centre and Queensway Gardens. The map details a complex transport and power infrastructure, including the Canadian National and New York Central railroads, as well as several intake systems and power plants serving the region's energy needs. Educational and social foundations are deeply mapped, from Gaskill High Sch and Trott Vocational Sch to the Armory and City Hall. Further south, the terrain transitions into the lowlands near the Welland River and Chippawa Channel, where Navy Island and Grand Island sit in the wider reach of the river before it narrows toward the gorge.