1901 Map of Niagara Falls

About this map

Niagara River serves as the international boundary between the United States and Dominion of Canada on this survey, based on work from the late 19th century. The map details the complex industrial and transit infrastructure flanking the falls, including the Suspension Bridge and numerous rail lines like the Michigan Central R. R. and the Niagara Construction Company R. R. Military history is prominent at the river's mouth on Lake Ontario, where Fort Niagara stands opposite Fort Massassauga near Niagara-on-the-Lake. The topography captures the sheer descent of the gorge, highlighting landmarks such as the Whirlpool, Goat Id., and the Brock Monument. Upstream, the river splits around Grand Island and Navy Id., illustrating the natural landscape before the height of 20th-century hydroelectric diversion.