Connecticut, 1977-1978
MakerCopyrighted by
Connecticut Department of Transportation
American, founded 1969
MakerMade by
Connecticut Department of Commerce
American, founded 1973
MakerMade by
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
American, founded 1971
MakerMade by
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
American, founded 1917
MakerMade by
Connecticut Historical Commission
American
Date1977-1978
MediumOffset lithography; black and colored printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 23 x 35in. (58.4 x 88.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 3/4 x 36in. (60.3 x 91.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 3/4 x 36in. (60.3 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 is another map of the state with numbers corresponding to a list of attractions to the left. To the right are lists of public recreation areas, state forests, state monuments and covered bridges. At the bottom is information about state parks and forests, fishing and hunting, the locations of boat launching sites, and off-track betting. Ski areas are listed in the bottom right, along with mileages between towns in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Information about tolls, ferries, airports, railroads, and highway safety is provided to the right. At the top are photographs of the Danbury Fair, the Mark Twain House in Hartford, the Valley Railroad in Essex, and the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. The cover panel shows more photographs of people participating in various activities, including sailing, skiing, and riding a carousel. A museum, a ship and a barn are also depicted.
On the back is another map of the state with numbers corresponding to a list of attractions to the left. To the right are lists of public recreation areas, state forests, state monuments and covered bridges. At the bottom is information about state parks and forests, fishing and hunting, the locations of boat launching sites, and off-track betting. Ski areas are listed in the bottom right, along with mileages between towns in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Information about tolls, ferries, airports, railroads, and highway safety is provided to the right. At the top are photographs of the Danbury Fair, the Mark Twain House in Hartford, the Valley Railroad in Essex, and the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. The cover panel shows more photographs of people participating in various activities, including sailing, skiing, and riding a carousel. A museum, a ship and a barn are also depicted.
Object number2004.159.0
MarkingsVerso, top right, stamped in black ink: "Connecticut Historical Society / Library"InscribedRecto, top left, printed in red and black ink: "CONNECTICUT / 1977-1978"Top left, printed in black ink: "Copyright, / The Connecticut / Department of / Transportation"
Verso, top right, printed in black ink: "Map of / 1977-1978 / CONNECTICUT / SO MUCH....SO NEAR"
Top right, handwritten in pencil: "MAPS / Shelf / 98639"
Top right, printed in black ink: "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES / CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL COMMISSION"
Top right, handwritten in pencil: "98639"
NotesCartographic Note: No scale
Subject Terms
- Connecticut
- Greenwich (Conn.)
- Stamford (Conn.)
- Norwalk (Conn.)
- Danbury (Conn.)
- Bridgeport (Conn.)
- New Britain (Conn.)
- New Haven (Conn.)
- New London (Conn.)
- Groton (Conn.)
- Norwich (Conn.)
- Hartford (Conn.)
- Bristol (Conn.)
- Willimantic (Conn.)
- Wallingford (Conn.)
- Middletown (Conn.)
- Meriden (Conn.)
- Ansonia (Conn.)
- Derby (Conn.)
- Shelton (Conn.)
- Torrington (Conn.)
- Waterbury (Conn.)
- Naugatuck (Conn.)
- Parks
- Forests and forestry
- Boats and boating
- Covered bridges
- Lithographs
- State Maps
- Tourist Maps
- Road Maps
- Map Cataloging Project
- Connecticut
- Waterbury
- Torrington
- Ansonia
- Derby
- Shelton
- Meriden
- Middletown
- Wallingford
- Willimantic
- New Haven
- New Britain
- New London
- Bristol
- Hartford
- Norwich
- Bridgeport
- Danbury
- Groton
- Stamford
- Norwalk
- Greenwich
Collections
- Maps and Charts: Finding Your Place in Connecticut History
On View
Not on view
Blum's Commercial Map Publishing Company
1927-1928
Connecticut State Highway Department
1934
