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Title:
Plans and Details of Works of The Durham Water Co. Durham N.C. 1887
Date:
1887
Description:
This large map contains a series of smaller maps and illustrations which show the means by which Durham residents received water from the Eno River. Included are: "Plans of Storage Reservoir Dam," "Plan of Distributing Reservoir," "Plan of Power and Storage Reservoirs," and the "Pipe Distribution System." This latter map provides details of street names within the Town of Durham and the diameter of water pipes as well as the location of hydrants and gates in 1887.
Source:
Durham (N.C.). Dept. of Public Works.

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Durham (N.C.) -- History
Durham (N.C.) -- Maps -- 19th century

Geographic Term:
Durham, N.C.

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