Antique Norwich, Connecticut 1892 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Willimantic, Windham, Franklin, buy Sprague, Canterbury, Preston
Beautiful antique map of Norwich Connecticut and surrounding New London County.
Beautiful, antique map of Norwich, Connecticut and surrounding New London County area where the Shetucket River, Yantic River and Quinnebaug River turn into the Thames River. Includes parts of Windham County and Tolland County. This is an authentic 1892 edition, 1900 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.
See what Connecticut looked like over 130 years ago. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols and map guide.
Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.
Edition of 1892, printed 1900
Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x buy 20" height
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Features
Cities & Towns: Mansfield, Hampton, Windham, Willimantic, Lebanon Village, Lebanon, Franklin, Sprague, Canterbury, Lisbon, Preston, Norwich, Greenville, Bozrah, Montville, Salem, Colechester, Bozrahville, North Franklin, Lebanon Village, South Windham, Windham Center, Hampton, Scotland, Hanover, North Franklin, Versailles, Jewett, Occum, Goshen, Norwich Town, Thamesville.
Points of Interest: Quinebaug River, Yantic River, Woodchuck Hill, Mullen Hill, Pudding Hill, Pleasure Hill, Hearthstone Hill, Wawecus Hill, Gardner Lake, Cedar Swamp Pond, Camp Meeting, Shetucket River, New York New England Railroad, Thames River, Obwebetuck Hill and lots more hills, mountains, creeks, towns, roads and train tracks.
Condition: Good or "Very Vintage" condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 120 years old. Has some edge-wear, library stamps and pencil marks, but this will all read as vintage character when framed.
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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.