Niagara County

Niagara Escarpment

Niagara Escarpment

Between Lockport and Newfane there is an over 200 foot drop as one descends the Niagara Escarpment, the same drop that exists in Niagara Falls. 

Love Canal 1949

This historical Grand Island Topographic Map from 1949 shows the canal as still having water in it. 

Lockport

Lockport is the county seat of Niagara County and is famous for Lock 35 on the Barge Canal, which the city is built around.