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2010 Map of Canandaigua Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Canandaigua Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Canandaigua Lake dominates the eastern half of this 2010 survey, its shoreline defined by a series of prominent points and eroded gullies. The western landscape is a mosaic of small settlements and agricultural heritage, anchored by Cheshire and Academy. Several family-named cemeteries, including Hunn Memorial Cemetery, Remington Cemetery, and Pine Bank Cemetery, are scattered across the uplands, offering significant data for genealogical research into the region's founding families.

Along the lake's edge, the transition from seasonal resort areas to year-round communities is evident in the dense street grids of Crystal Beach and Cottage City. To the north, the city of Canandaigua provides an urban contrast, while unique geographical features like Squaw Island and the elevated profile of Bare Hill to the south mark the varied topography. Numerous drainage features such as Menteth Gully and Seneca Point Gully cut through the western slopes, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local land use for generations.