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1943 Map of Bristol Springs

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Bristol Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

South Bristol Township is defined by its dramatic glacial topography, where deep valleys and steep hillsides separate small agricultural hamlets. This 1943 survey, updated with 1970s cultural data, shows a landscape transition as traditional farming and local schools like School No 11 and School No 3 coexist with emerging recreational features such as the County Park at The Jumpoff. The southern edge is anchored by the village of Naples, a hub for the Naples Branch Railroad and a cluster of Gas Wells.

Transport routes like West Hollow Road and Gannett Hill Road follow the natural contours of the terrain, connecting isolated settlements like Gulick and Hunt Hollow. Evidence of early settlement is found in family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Parmely Cem and Hunt Hollow Cem. The presence of Briggs Gully and the finger of Canandaigua Lake at the northeast corner highlights the area's role in the regional watershed.