Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.339 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image ha ...

Diagram showing changes in the course of the Connecticut River.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

Dateprobably 1835

MediumDrawing; pencil on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 12 3/16 x 7 1/2in. (31 x 19cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

Object number1953.5.339

DescriptionMap showing the course of the Connecticut River between Hartford, East Hartford, Wethersfield and Glastonbury. The course in the 17th century is indicated by solid lines, wavy lines indicated its course in 1836. The Hockanum River is at the upper right and the locations of Keney's Cove, Keney's Island, Pratt's Ferry, the State Prison and the Meeting House are indicated. Notations include "heron shot here," "all worn over/ now good meadow," and "valuable fisheries now."

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

Status

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