On View in the Library: Find me a River

Maps have played a significant role in the evolution of recreational fishing. Historically, these maps provided anglers with vital information about the waterways and surrounding landscapes, completed by professional surveyors or amateur artists recalling intricacies from memory.

A hand-drawn map depicts waterways and a trio of reservoirs. Additional illustrations indicate where notable fish were caught.
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862—1951) The Trout Brooks of the Tihonet Club. Ink on paper. Gift of the Tihonet Club. 2006.034.041.
Looking at the narrow end of a long display case with a plexiglass cover. The case contains maps and placards with text on them. The case is in a library, and a chandelier decorated with a trout and flies sits overheard.