Higganum, CT 1881 Map
Beautifully designed. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
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This vintage map of Higganum, Connecticut was created in 1881 and titled View of Higganum. This restored edition brings the historic Higganum map to life while preserving the original linework and the village streets, winding roads, rail line, river landing, farms, wooded hillsides, and the framed factory vignettes running along the bottom border.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective, this map presents Higganum in the 1880s, when the community was shaped by its river commerce, manufacturing, rail transport, and farming. The view sweeps across the rolling green hills of the Connecticut River valley, with the town nestled below, steamboats and a sailing vessel on the water, and rows of homes and mills tracing the roads and streams.
The scene shows the tightly clustered village of Higganum along the Connecticut River, its steamboat landing and river traffic, the surrounding hills and farmland, and the bordered factory and mill vignettes that highlight the industries powering the town, along with many of the historic roads and homesteads that shaped daily life around Higganum in the era.
For anyone who grew up in Higganum, has family roots along the Connecticut River, or simply loves this corner of Connecticut, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the steamboats at the landing, the mills at work, and the hillside farms above the village, and the memories that keep families connected to Higganum.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1881 Higganum map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a home, office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
Beautifully restored map of Higganum, CT from 1881: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library, with old photographs and the story of the town.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business days.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.