Connecticut

PrintmakerEngraved by Young & Delleker (American, 1822 - 1823)

PublisherPublished by Anthony Finley (American, 1790 - 1840)

Dateabout 1830

MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/2 x 10 7/8in. (21.6 x 27.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 x 11in. (21.6 x 27.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionMap of Connecticut, with Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, part of Long Island and the Long Island Sound to the south, and New York to the west. The state is divided into counties, labeled and delineated with dotted lines. Population centers appear to be denoted with open circles. Elevation is depicted with clusters of peaks. Local roads are shown. Many small rivers are shown in addition to the Connecticut, Stratford (Housatonic), Thames and Quinebaug Rivers. Harbors, points, islands, reefs, lakes and ponds are also depicted.

Object number2012.312.220

NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1/2 inch equals 5 miles

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