Map of the Connecticut River Line and its Connections
PublisherPublished by
Rand Avery Supply Co.
(American, founded 1871)
Dateafter 1892
MediumLithography; black printer's ink on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 7/8 x 12 1/8in. (42.9 x 30.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 7/8 x 13 1/4in. (42.9 x 33.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2005.192.0
DescriptionMap of part of the eastern United States and Canada, depicting parts of Ontario, Quebec, New York, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It shows what is referred to as the "Connecticut River Line," which appears to be the various railroad lines that ran north-south along the Connecticut River, including the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad; Boston and Maine; Vermont Valley; Connecticut Valley; and Quebec Central Railroads. The connecting routes in the area are also depicted but are not as prominent. They include the New York, New Haven and Hartford; Central New England; New York Central and Hudson River; Maine Central; Rutland; Central Rutland; Canadian Pacific; and Grand Trunk Railroads. The locations of stations along many, but not all, of the lines shown are also depicted. Physical features include elevation, conveyed with hachure marks, rivers, lakes and islands.
Label TextIn 1892, the Connecticut Valley Railroad was taken over by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and it was subsequently part of what became known as the Connecticut River Line. This map, which probably dates from the early part of the twentieth century, shows the line providing direct service from New York City to Montreal and Quebec. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad had a virtual monopoly on rail transportation in southern New England during this period and also controled many other lines.
NotesCartographic Note: No scaleStatus
Not on view
Matthews-Northrup Company
1913
