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Map of Connecticut
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Map of Connecticut

Publisher (American, founded 1939)
Publisher (American, 1921 - 1971)
Publisher (American, 1913 - 1971)
Date1971
MediumOffset lithography; black and colored printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 23 1/8 x 35 1/4in. (58.7 x 89.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 7/8 x 36in. (60.6 x 91.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRoad map of the state of Connecticut, including the Long Island Sound, with grid letters at the top and bottom and numbers on both sides. Degrees of longitude and latitude are provided, as well. The legend at the bottom of the sheet provides information about the types of roads marked on the map; interstates, US routes and state routes and their symbols; the political boundary lines for states, towns and counties; symbols marking yacht clubs, airports, heliports and boat launching sites; circles of varying sizes for cities of differing populations; and the scale. There is also a list of public boat launching sites, and an index of cities, towns and places, with their grid coordinates provided. The compass rose, located to the left of the legend, features a shield with three grapevines in it and the Latin phrase "Qui Transtulit Sustinet," which means "He who transplanted still sustains." To the right and at the bottom are inset maps of Waterbury/Naugatuck, Torrington, Ansonia/Derby/Shelton, Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, Willimantic, New Haven, Bristol/New Britain, Hartford, Norwich, New London/Groton, Bridgeport, Danbury, Stamford/Norwalk, and Greenwich.

On the back are photographs illustrating seasonal activities, scenery, history, fun activities, state parks, and hunting and fishing. The Charter Oak Trail is depicted on an outline map of the state. Information about public recreation areas and their features, toll roads, ferries, rest areas, signage, highway safety and emergencies is provided on the right, along with a distance table.


Object number2004.154.0
NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals 1 1/2 miles
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Connecticut Department of Transportation
1977-1978
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2004.153.0  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Connecticut State Highway Department
1966
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.312.264  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Soci…
Connecticut Department of Transportation
1974
Gift of Martin A. Gilman, 2001.192.1  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Emergency Relief Commission
1935
Museum purchase, 1981.143.1  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Samuel Augustus Mitchell
about 1849
Museum purchase, 1969.67.1  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Charles Desilver
1859
Museum purchase, 1986.286.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
1850
Museum purchase, 1949.15.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Carey & Hart
1839