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1913 Map of Naples

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Naples
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

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Canandaigua Lake dominates the northern reaches of this topographic study, showing a shoreline dotted with landing points such as Whisky Pt. and Miller Landing. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the lake's southern tip at Woodville into the steep valleys where the Lehigh Valley R. R. (Naples Branch) snakes along the West River toward the village of Naples. This era of transport is further marked by the active Steamboat Route navigating the deep waters of the Finger Lakes, providing a vital link for communities before the dominance of the automobile.

To the south, the terrain fragments into a network of high ridges like Hatch Hill and Pine Hill, sheltering small rural centers and crossroads. Genealogists can identify established sites such as Barker Church and Italy Hill, while the southern corridor shows the industrial influence of the Kanona and Prattsburg R. R. near the Cohocton River. The map captures the intricate water systems of the region, from the headwaters of Flint Creek to the various gullies and points that define the western edge of the Yates and Ontario county line.