The Finger Lakes of Central New York - Introductory - Canandaigua Lake

Sep 29, 2026

An introductory guide to the Finger Lakes region of Central New York, explaining the lakes’ geography, accessibility by improved highways and roads, and the historical presence of Native Americans before European settlement. The publication outlines the purpose of providing residents and visitors a complete, authentic overview of points of interest, including travel convenience by automobile. It then begins the Canandaigua Lake section with key measurements and settlement context, followed by notable local sites in Canandaigua.

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I NT R ODUCTORY

CANANDAIGUA LAKE

CANANDAIGUA

THE FINGER LAKES OFCENTRAL NEW YoRK The Lakes Topography Points of Interest andEvery Road With Improved Highways Indicated 1,000,000 Books are available to read at www.ForgottenBooks.com Read onlineDownload PDFPurchase in print ISBN 978-1-333-08488-2PIBN 10459930 This book is a reproduction of an important histornical work.Forgotten Books usesstate-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work,preserving the original formatwhilst repaining imperfections present in the aged copy.In rare cases,an imperfection inthe original,such as a blemish or missing page,may be replicated in ouredition.Wedo,however,repairthe vast majority ofimperfections successfully;any imperfections thatremain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Forgotten Books is a registered trademark ofFB&c Ltd.Copyright 2018FB&c Ltd. FB&c Itd,Dalton House,60Windsor Avenue,London,SW192RRCompany number 08720141.Registered in England and Wales. For support please visit www.forgottenbookscom 1MONTH OF READING at www.ForgottenBooks.com By purchasing this book you areeligible for one month membership toForgottenBooks.com,giving youunlimited access to our entirecollection of over 1,000,000 titles viaour web site and mobile apps. To claim your free month visit: www.forgottenbooks.com/free459930 www.forgottenbooks.com Mythology Photography FictionFishing Christianity Art CookingEssays Buddhism FreemasonryMedicine Biology Music AncientEgypt Evolution Carpentry PhysicsDance Geology Mathematics FitnessShakespeare Folklore Yoga MarketingConfidence Immortality Biographies Poetry Psychology WitchcraftElectronics Chemistry History LawAccounting Philosophy AnthropologyAlchemy Drama Quantum MechanicsAtheism Sexual Health Ancient HistoryEntrepreneurship Languages SportPaleontology Needlework IslamMetaphysics Investment ArchaeologyParenting Statistics CriminologyMotivational # I NT R ODUCTORY The Finger Lakes of Central New York are among the fore-most of America's beauty spots.To the Finger Lakes Associationis largely due the credit for bringing to the attention of the Amer-ican public one of its richest,and until recently little heralded,gems of natural beauty. A glance at the map will'show the heart of the region cutlongitudinally by a group of lakes—spread like the fingers of amighty hand-varying from four to forty miles in length andfrom one-half to three miles in width.With the exception ofa short stretch of road between Canandaigua and Naples,they arecompletely surrounded by a continuous and splendidly improvedhighway,while numerous good roads,traversing the region inall directions,make practically every part accessible. It was about these lakes that the American Indian reachedhis highest development long before the white man came to displacehim.Here these aborigines cleared away the forest and plantedgrains and fruits;here they builded substantial log houses andestblished village;and here they founded a stable form of gov-ernment,a league of nations,which functioned well for many gen-erations before finally being supplanted by a superior race. The visitor to this section will find almost any kind of naturalbeauty that may be desired.At the lower or northerly ends ofthe lakes the country is gently rolling,while at the upper orsoutherly ends the hills rise to a height of over two thousand feet.As one journeys thru this region there is a constant change ofscenery—broad vistas revealing the tranquil lakes in their match-less settings among the hills,wooded slopes,prosperous farms andvineyards,deep glens,lofty waterfalls and cascading streams.Andabove all well kept cities,villages and hamlets where frank hospi-tality and comfortable accommodations typify the spirit—“EveryTraveler,our Guest.” The motive which prompted this publication was a desire togive resident and visitor alike a complete and authentic guide tothe region by giving definite and specific information concerningpoints of intere

FAQs

What is the purpose of the publication?

To provide residents and visitors a complete and authentic guide to the region by giving definite information about points of interest and showing their accessibility by automobile.

How are the Finger Lakes described geographically?

A group of lakes runs longitudinally like the fingers of a mighty hand, varying in length and width, and most are surrounded by a continuous improved highway with additional roads making the region accessible.

What key facts are given for Canandaigua Lake?

Canandaigua Lake is sixteen miles long and about one mile wide on average, with a greatest depth of 262 feet, and the terrain rises to around 2,000 feet near Naples.

Sep 29, 2026

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