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1903 Map of Naples

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Naples
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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Canandaigua Lake anchors the northern reaches of this landscape, its steep eastern and western shores dotted with historic landings like Fox Landing and Miller Landing. The village of Naples sits at the southern terminus of the lake, serving as a hub where Naples Creek and the West River meet. This 1900 survey captures a period of significant rail activity, showing the Lehigh Valley R. R. cutting through the valley toward Middlesex and the Kanona and Prattsburg R. R. terminating at Prattsburg.

The terrain is defined by deep glacial valleys and prominent heights like Gannett Hill and Bare Hill. Local life at the turn of the century is marked by rural centers such as South Bristol, Atlanta, and Italy Hill, along with isolated landmarks like Barker Church. The intricate network of hollows, including West Hollow and Hunt Hollow, illustrates the 19th-century settlement patterns of Ontario, Yates, and Steuben counties before modern highway expansion altered the rural character.