1904 Map of Chautaqua

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Chautauqua Lake anchors this 1902 survey, serving as the central artery for a region defined by its reliance on water and rail transit. The map documents an era of active steam navigation, marking a clear Steamboat Route connecting lakeside communities from Mayville at the northern tip down to Lakewood. This maritime activity was mirrored on land by a dense network of rail lines, including the Chautauqua Lake R. R. and the Jamestown and Chautauqua R. R., which facilitated the movement of passengers and goods through the hills of Chautauqua and Victoria.