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1900 Map of Niagara Falls

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Niagara Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fort Niagara and its lighthouse stand at the northern tip of the peninsula where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, anchoring a landscape defined by international borders and early industrial infrastructure. This survey captures the complex transport network around the cataract, featuring the intricate street grid of Niagara Falls and the significant rail junctions at Suspension Bridge. The map details various islands like Goat Id. and Navy Id., while highlighting the proximity of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Youngstown across the water.

Industrial development is evident through the numerous rail lines including the Niagara Falls and Lewiston Electric R. R. which skirts the gorge near Whirlpool. Notable commemorative sites such as Brock Monument and military remnants like Fort Massassauga illustrate the shared history of the frontier. The inclusion of smaller settlements like Eagle Park on Grand Island and the rural reaches of Porter and Lewiston provides a look at the region's late-nineteenth-century development.