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1892 Map of Granby

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Granby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

Collinsville and New Hartford anchor this detailed study of the Farmington Valley as it appeared in the late 19th century. The Farmington River and its East Branch carve a deep path through the landscape, flanked by the steep heights of South Mountain and the curiously named Satan's Kingdom. The era's industrial and transit connectivity is evident in the dense network of rail lines, including the Central New England Railroad and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, which served the valley's manufacturing centers.

Prominent landmarks such as Bartlett Tower and Heublein Tower overlook the valley from the ridgelines, while smaller agricultural and milling hamlets like Canton Center, West Granby, and Mechanicsville are shown before modern suburban expansion. The map captures the complex topography of the Barn Door Hills and the Bushy Hills, illustrating the rugged character of the Hartford and Litchfield County line during this period of New England's development.