Subjects Reservoir

A large natural or man-made lake used as a water supply.

Annual reports and other documents relating to Philadelphia’s water supply system, 1796-1992

Fairmount Park topographical map, showing East Park Reservoir, 1872

Fairmount Water Works (Picturesque America)

Hand-drawn and colored map depicting a river with streams branching off of it

Map Lovers’ Monday: 1891 Water Supply Plan

Birkinbine Schuylkill Hydrographical Survey 1861-66

Two reports on the state of the Schuylkill River, 1867

Bird's eye color view of reservoirs, green areas of foliage, pink roads and blue water, with a dam prominent

Fairmount and vicinity, 1839

International Exhibition situation plan, 1876

Centennial Exhibition situation plan, 1876