Map of the Town of Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut
SurveyorSurveyed by
E. M. Woodford
(American, 1824 - 1862)
PrinterPrinted by
Wagner & McGuigan
(American, 1845 - 1859)
PublisherPublished by
Richard Clark
(American)
Date1852
MediumLithography; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper mounted on fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 41 3/4 x 34 1/4in. (106 x 87cm)
Sheet (height x width): 44 1/4 x 37 1/4in. (112.4 x 94.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 44 1/4 x 37 1/4in. (112.4 x 94.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMap of the town of Bristol, Connecticut, with Burlington to the north, Farmington to east, Wolcott and Southington to the south, and Plymouth to the west. The town is divided into twelve districts. The southeastern district is shown as "ANNEXED TO PLAINVILLE DISTRICT." Swamps, ponds, streams, and hills are shown. Elevation is indicated by hachure marks. The Providence, Hartford and Fishkill Railroad runs through town. Roads, including a "proposed road," are shown. Houses and businesses are shown with names of property owners. Vignettes along the upper and lower margins depict A. N. Platt and Company's Clock and Spring Manufactory, the Bristol Mining Company, Foote's Hotel, and the residences of E. O. Goodwin, L. Hubbard, Almon Lewis, Charles T. Foote, S. H. Carrington, R. E. Manross, E. L. Dunbar, and J. C. Brown.
Object number1956.95.3
NotesCartographic Note: One inch equals 50 rodsOn View
Not on view
