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1941 Map of Chautauqua

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Chautauqua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Chautauqua Lake dominates this 1941 landscape, serving as the central axis for a dense network of lakeside resorts, landings, and transportation corridors just before the mid-century. The Jamestown Westfield and Northwestern RR and the Chautauqua Traction Co trace the western and eastern shores, connecting established villages like Mayville and Lakewood with smaller seasonal points. Local history is preserved in land-use markers such as the County House near Dewittville and the Baker Sch in the town of Harmony.

Industry and recreation sit side-by-side, evidenced by Phillips Mills and Midway Park, reflecting the era's reliance on both the water and the rail lines. The map documents the intricate geography of the shoreline, from the prominent Bemus Point to the smaller Stockholm Pt, providing a detailed look at Chautauqua County's social and economic structure during the early years of the Second World War.