Map Showing Location of Reservoirs and Extent of Watershed for the Hartford Water Works
SurveyorSurveyed by
Seth E. Marsh
(American, about 1823 - 1878)
SurveyorSurveyed by
Henry W. Ayres
(American, 1848 - 1912)
MakerMade for the
Hartford Water Company
(American, founded 1851)
Date1875
MediumDrawing; black ink, blue watercolor, and blue crayon on wove paper on fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 40 3/4 x 76 3/4in. (103.5 x 194.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 43 1/2 x 80in. (110.5 x 203.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 43 1/2 x 80in. (110.5 x 203.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMap of parts of Farmington, West Hartford, and Avon, showing the locations of Reservoirs No. 1, 2, 3, and 5. Dyke Pond, Trout Brook, Mine Brook, Long's Pond, and other streams and ponds are shown. Existing and proposed canals connecting the reservoirs are shown. Roads include the Albany Turnpike (present day Route 44) with toll house, Mountain Spring Road, Farmington Road (Farmington Avenue), Middle Road, and South Road. Names of property owners are given. Elevation is indicated with hachure marks. A four-point compass rose is at upper right.
Object number1970.27.23
NotesCartographic Note: One inche equals 400 feetOn View
Not on view
