This detailed report provides a comprehensive overview of the surveys and examinations of the Connecticut River between Hartford, Connecticut and Holyoke, Massachusetts, conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers since 1867. The report includes detailed maps, charts, and diagrams as well as in-depth analysis of the river's hydrography, geology, and other key features. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and others interested in the history and development of this important river system. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.