The central focus is a yellow map of Connecticut surrounded by a busy collage of historical, cultural, and natural landmarks of the state. The word "CONNECTICUT" is featured prominently in a red banner across the top center, flanked by illustrations of a deer and various natural motifs. The map itself is detailed with roads, city names, and small vignettes of local activities like cycling, train travel, and boating.
Surrounding the central map is a border of rectangular panels, each highlighting a specific town, museum, or historic house. These smaller illustrations depict iconic locations such as the Mystic Seaport, lighthouses, university halls, and various statues. Scattered throughout the collage are historical figures, local flora and fauna, and additional snippets of trivia text that fill the negative space.
The artwork uses a vibrant, painterly style that blends illustration and cartography. The color palette is warm and varied, dominated by the yellow of the map, earthy greens of the landscape, and bright accents in the individual vignettes. The light is bright and even, giving the entire image the appearance of a nostalgic travel poster or a commemorative folk-art print. The overall mood is educational, celebratory, and densely packed with visual interest.