Erie Canal Survey, Buffalo showing Black Rock Harbor and Main Street

This is an ink, wash and charcoal map of a section of the Erie Canal in Buffalo. The map is split into two views. The first view shows Squaw Island, Black Rock Harbor, a bridge and Main Street. The second view shows the Niagara River, Squaw Island, twenty-three buildings, docks and Main Street. The red lines indicate courses and distances. The blue lines indicate canal right-of-way. The map also shows the properties of The Harbor Company.
Identifier
NYSA_A0848-77_MC7_DR1_V1_E1_8
Date Original
1834
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, A0848-77, Canal System Survey Maps, 1832-1843, Map no. E1-8
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Geographic Locations

Erie Canal
Erie County