Cover image for the restored and colorized 1885 vintage map of Lake Chautauqua, New York. This historic bird’s-eye view shows the lake as a beloved western New York summer destination, with steamboats traveling between shoreline communities, sailboats on the water, wooded hills, farms, roads, railroads, and familiar places including Mayville, Bemus Point, Long Point, Lakewood, Point Chautauqua, and Jamestown. The image highlights the history, geography, boating culture, and family memories connected to Chautauqua Lake.
