Town of East Hartford Water Distribution System
MakerPrepared by the
Metropolitan District Commission
(American, founded 1929)
Date1976
MediumLithography; colored printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 30 1/2 x 32in. (77.5 x 81.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 31 1/2 x 33in. (80 x 83.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1988.218.0
DescriptionMap of East Hartford, Connecticut, from the town line of South Windsor to the north, Manchester to the east, Glastonbury to the south, and the Connecticut River to the west. The local roads are depicted and labeled, and schools, parks, cemeteries, golf courses, and "open spaces" are colored green, with water depicted in blue, including the Hockanum River, Keeney Cove, Porter Brook and several small unnamed bodies of water. A Water Service Legend at lower right provides a key to hydrants, gate valves, check valves, high service areas and to water mains of various sizes. To the left of the map are a street index; a list of schools, libraries and other educational facilities; a list of government office; a list of recreational, cultural and historical places; and a miscellaneous list containing the locations of cemeteries, bridges and other open spaces
Label TextEast Hartford joined the Metropolitan District in 1941, the first town east of the Connecticut River to do so. In the early 1950s, residents regularly complained about low water pressure, and indequate water supply. The MDC responded by building a compensating reservoir at Wickham Park and new water mains. This 1976 map shows seven large water mains crossing beneath the Connecticut River at three locations, providing drinking water to homes and businesses throughout the town.
NotesCartographic Note: One inch equals 1000 feetStatus
Not on view
Metropolitan District Commission
1972
