1901 Map of Niagara Falls

About this map

The Niagara River serves as the focal point of this 1901 survey, illustrating the complex international border and industrial development at the turn of the century. The map highlights the famous cataract, specifically noting the height of the Niagara Falls Great Fall, while also detailing the surrounding islands like Goat Id. and Navy Id.. On the American side, the city of Niagara Falls and the community at Suspension Bridge show a dense network of competing rail lines, including the Erie R. R. and the Niagara Falls and Lewiston Electric R. R.. Further north, the military history of the region is anchored by Fort Niagara and its Canadian counterpart, Fort Massassauga, flanking the mouth of the river at Lake Ontario. This map captures the region when electric rail and heavy industry were rapidly reshaping the landscape around the river's power.