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1892 Map of Granby, 1905 Print
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1892 Map of Granby

USGS Topo · Published 1905

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The Farmington River carves a central path through this late-nineteenth-century landscape, driving the industrial development of manufacturing centers like Collinsville and Unionville. In the west, the river passes through the dramatic gap known as Satans Kingdom, while the eastern portion of the sheet is defined by the sharp ridge of Talcott Mountain, where Bartlett Tower and Heublein Tower stand as prominent landmarks. This era shows a complex rail network essential to the region's economy, including the Central New England and Western Railroad crossing the valley. The map documents numerous smaller farming hamlets and stations such as Hoskins, Pine Meadow, and Granby Station before twentieth-century suburbanization altered the character of these Hartford County towns. Distinctive terrain features like the Barnndoor Hills and Whortleberry Hill provide a clear view of the natural barriers that shaped the early road and rail corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain