Connecticut Highways
PublisherPublished by
Connecticut State Highway Department
American, 1895 - 1969
PrinterPrinted by
General Drafting Company
American, 1930 - 1992
PublisherPublished by
State Board of Fisheries and Game
American, 1913 - 1971
PublisherPublished by
Connecticut Development Commission
American, founded 1939
PublisherPublished by
State Park and Forest Commission
American, 1921 - 1971
Date1949
MediumOffset lithography; black and colored inks on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 22 7/8 x 30 7/8in. (58.1 x 78.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 1/2 x 31 1/2in. (59.7 x 80cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 1/2 x 31 1/2in. (59.7 x 80cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMap of the state of Connecticut, with the border of Massachusetts to the north, the border of Rhode Island to the east, the Long Island Sound to the south, and the border of New York to the west. To the left of the map, the legend provides explanations for the depiction of roads, railroads and hiking trails; population centers; state, county and town boundaries; state parks and forests, hunting, fishing and skiing areas; and various elements of infrastructure. A place name index and list of public recreation areas appear below the map. The cartouche, located in the bottom right corner, shows a variety of Connecticut-related scenes, including the State Capitol building, the state bird and flower, people enjoying the outdoors, and cars on a highway.
There are seven inset maps on the verso, depicting New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, Danbury, Norwich and New London. In the top left corner is a guide to highway signs, and next to it is a table showing distances between various cities in Connecticut and the area. The bottom portion of the verso contains eight black and white photographs illustrating a written piece called "Connecticut Parkways and Expressways," which describes the history and features of the parkways and expressways system.
There are seven inset maps on the verso, depicting New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, Danbury, Norwich and New London. In the top left corner is a guide to highway signs, and next to it is a table showing distances between various cities in Connecticut and the area. The bottom portion of the verso contains eight black and white photographs illustrating a written piece called "Connecticut Parkways and Expressways," which describes the history and features of the parkways and expressways system.
Object number2012.312.109
InscribedRecto, top left, printed in black ink: "COPYRIGHT, GENERAL DRAFTING CO., INC., 21 WEST ST., NEW YORK 6, N.Y. / This map must not be copied in whole or in part without / written permission of General Drafting Co., Inc."Bottom right, printed in black ink: "1949 / Connecticut [in red ink] / Map / PUBLISHED JOINTLY BY / STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT / STATE BOARD OF FISHERIES AND GAME / CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION / STATE PARK AND FOREST COMMISSION"
Verso, top right, printed in red and black ink with white text: "OFFICIAL MAP / Connecticut / Highways / Published by / CONNECTICUT / STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT / 1949"NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 13/4 inches equals 5 miles
Collections
- Maps and Charts: Finding Your Place in Connecticut History
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Connecticut State Highway Department
1934
Connecticut State Highway Department
1927
