Old Map of Connecticut & Long Island by Colton, 1855: New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Stamford, and New London Finish:Map as is the Floating Harbour

as is the Floating Harbour (now just Bristol Harbour)

with many local communities affected by the war effort and the loss of lives

the Native Americans

All over the map are 'terra incognita' - a cartography term (literally 'land unknown') that means the area has not yet been mapped

Old Map of Connecticut & Long Island by Colton, 1855: New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Stamford, and New London Finish:Map as is the Floating HarbourStep back in time with this extraordinary map of Connecticut and Long Island from 1855, a period early in the history of the United States. Published by J. H. Colton, a mapmaker renowned for his precision and craftsmanship, this map is a significant artifact that provides a unique glimpse into a past where many of today's settlements were yet to be founded. The landscape, names, and borders have undergone significant transformations over the past 150