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1954 Map of Chautauqua

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chautauqua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Chautauqua Lake anchors this mid-century portrait of a celebrated summer destination, defined by the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution and its landmarks, including the Amphitheater and Bell Tower. Along the eastern and western shores, a dense network of lakeside communities such as Bemus Point, Dewittville, and Maple Springs reveals the area's growth as a recreational hub.

Beyond the waterfront resorts, the landscape shifts to the agricultural and civic life of North Harmony and Ellery. Here, researchers can locate the County Home and several historic burial grounds like Prendergast Cem and Wild Rose Cem. The presence of the State Fish Hatchery near Prendergast Point and a Drag Strip to the north reflects the diverse utility of the land during this period of New York history.