1892 Map of Granby

About this map

Collinsville and Simsbury anchor this late-nineteenth-century landscape, where the Tunxis or Farmington River carves a path through the valley. The map reveals a complex rail network at its peak, featuring the Central New England and Western Railroad and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Northampton Division. Notable landmarks like Bartlett Tower and Heublein Tower stand atop the ridges, while unusual place names such as Satan's Kingdom reflect local folklore and the challenging terrain. Smaller settlements like Pine Meadow, Weatogue, and Tariffville are shown in their original nineteenth-century layouts. This survey was directed by J.W. Powell and captures the transition from a water-powered industrial economy to a more integrated rail-based commerce system, providing a detailed view of Hartford and Litchfield counties before modern suburban development.