Sheet Number 1a. Region of New Haven, Connecticut
MakerMade by
United States Coast Survey
(American, founded 1807)
SurveyorTriangulated by
Richard Meade Bache
(American, 1830 - 1907)
SurveyorTopography by
Richard Meade Bache
(American, 1830 - 1907)
SurveyorTopography by
James P. Bogart
(1852 - 1903)
PrinterLithographed by
Julius Bien
(1826 - 1909)
Date1877
MediumPhoto lithography; black printer's ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 30 x 21 1/8in. (76.2 x 53.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 32 1/8 x 24in. (81.6 x 61cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2012.312.216.2
DescriptionSheet 1a of an 11-sheet map of the New Haven, Connecticut, area, primarily conveying the topography, geographical coordinates and different types of land in the area. It extends from North Haven to the north, the Quinnipiac River to the east, Augerville to the south, and the New Haven and Northampton Railroad line to the west. Land divisions are indicated with dotted lines, and what are presumably roads are indicated with solid parallel lines. Contour lines indicate elevation with the height of the hill provided in feet. Buildings appear to be shown with small rectangular shapes, either shaded or marked with an "x." Additionally, some places beyond the area detailed are provided: Long Hill, Howard, and Howard 2, in the case of this map.
Label TextFor this series of detailed maps of the New Haven area, the head of the United States Coast Survey, Richard M. Bache, employed recent graduates of the Sheffield Scientific School, including James P. Bogart. This portion of the map shows the Qunnipiac River and surrounding marshes in the vicinity of North Haven. The map displays an early use of contour intervals to suggest elevation and an early use of pattern to indicate land use. Although most Coast Survey maps focus on harbors, the area depicted in thus map lies well inland.
NotesCartographic Note: No scale printed on the map, but it is probably 1:10,000, based on the other maps in the seriesStatus
Not on view
