Map of the State of Connecticut
J.B. Beers & Co., 1885

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Connecticut State Large Wall Map detail: cartouche
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J.B. Beers & Co.
Map of the State of Connecticut
New York: 1885
Hand-colored lithograph
32.25 x 45.5 inches, image
34 x 47 inches, overall
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Large detailed wall map of Connecticut. Connecticut counties and other geographic entities colored in various shades of yellow, pink, green, and blue. Roads, railroads, rivers, and raised topography depicted. Important cities and towns labeled. Key with symbols representing the state capital, county seats, post offices, rail road stations, villages, state lines, county lines, town lines, and natural oyster beds. Index providing town names, the counties they are in, and where they can be found on the map grid. Table of senatorial districts, each with a date of founding and population. Small inset map lower right illustrating congressional districts of the state. An engraved view of “Old Stone House,” said to be the oldest house in the United States, center of lower margin. View of New Capitol at Hartford surmounting cartouche. Also shows Long Island Sound and some northern portions of Long Island.

Full publication information: J.B. Beers & Co., 36 Vesey St., New York


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