Chautauqua Lake anchors this geographic study of Chautauqua County, New York, revealing a dense network of lakeside communities and historic cemeteries. The western shore is defined by the Chautauqua institution and its gridded street plan, featuring Pratt Ave and Massey Ave, while the eastern shore centers on the bustling Bemus Point narrows. This 2019 survey documents the enduring layout of vacation colonies and permanent settlements like Mayville and Maple Springs. Genealogy and local history are well-represented by numerous burial sites, including Dewittville Cem, Prendergast Cem, and the Wild Rose Cem. The landscape transition from the water's edge at Sunset Bay and Long Point to the upland farming and residential areas near Stedman illustrates the region's dual identity as both a resort destination and a rural New York community.
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1899 · Westfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Dunkirk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Chautaqua
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Clymer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Clymer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Chautauqua
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Clymer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Dunkirk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Chautauqua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Ellery Center
USGS Topo · 1:24,000