1902 Map of Skaneateles

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Skaneateles Lake dominates this Finger Lakes landscape, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and travel at the turn of the century. A designated Steamboat Route bisects the water, connecting established points like Mandana, Borodino Landing, and Glen Haven at the southern tip. To the north, the outlet of the lake fuels a series of industrial hamlets along the creek, including Willow Glen, Mottville, and Skaneateles Falls, illustrating the region's reliance on water power for milling and early manufacturing.