1903 Map of Naples

About this map

Naples sits at the southern tip of Canandaigua Lake, serving as a vital hub where the deep glacial valleys of the Finger Lakes transition into the steep highlands of the Southern Tier. At the turn of the century, the landscape was defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys and high ridges, such as Gannett Hill and Bare Hill. The regional economy is visible through the rail lines that snake along the valley floors, including the Lehigh Valley and the Kanona and Prattsburg R.R., which connected isolated settlements like Italy and Ingleside to larger markets.