1903 Map of Naples

About this map

Naples serves as the central hub of this Finger Lakes landscape, situated where the deep valley floors meet the southern tip of Canandaigua Lake. At the time of this 1900 survey, the region was defined by a complex network of narrow valleys and high ridges, including High Point and Gannett Hill. The map reveals a robust agricultural and transport economy, with the Erie R. R. (Naples Branch) terminating at Naples and the Kanona and Prattsburg R. R. serving the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. Smaller, often family-named settlements like Seman Corners, Garlinghouse, and Overacker Corners are scattered throughout the hills, reflecting the density of rural life before the mid-century. Steamboat routes are marked on the lake, connecting points such as Woodville and Cook Pt. to the wider region, while the Cohocton River valley to the south supports the industrial growth of Atlanta and Cohocton.