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1954 Map of Tonawanda West

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Tonawanda West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Grand Island and the industrial corridors of the Niagara River dominate this mid-century landscape, showing the convergence of rail, air, and water transit during a period of significant growth. The map details the residential expansion of La Salle and North Tonawanda, alongside established rural crossroads like Bergholtz and St Johnsburg. Aviation infrastructure is prominent with the Niagara Falls Municipal Airport and its associated Air Beacon.

Transport networks are tightly packed along the shoreline, featuring the New York Central RR and Erie RR lines servicing the heavy industry of Tonawanda. Notable social landmarks include Bishop Duffy High Sch and the Charlotte Sidway Sch, while the riverfront is preserved at Buckhorn Island State Park. Local genealogists will find value in the various cemeteries, such as Holy Ghost Cem and White Haven Cem, and the specific placements of municipal intakes and gaging stations along the Tonawanda Channel.