1901 Map of Niagara Falls

About this map

The Niagara River serves as the dominant axis of this 1901 survey, delineating the international boundary between New York and the Dominion of Canada. The map documents a highly developed industrial and transit corridor at the turn of the century, notably the complex rail network including the Michigan Central R. R. and the New York Central and Hudson River R. R.. Near the falls, the iconic Goat Id. and Whirlpool are flanked by the growing city of Niagara Falls and the settlement at Suspension Bridge. To the north, the river meets Lake Ontario where the military presence at Fort Niagara and Fort Massassauga guards the mouth. This survey offers an incredible look at the region’s hydraulic and transportation infrastructure before the massive 20th-century expansions, preserving the location of early electric lines like the Youngstown and Lewiston Electric R. R.