The wharf is on the right bank of the Volga. But open the full canvas and you will see right away that its location has more to do with the fact that it sits near the mouth of the Sengileika River. While the Sengileika is little more than a stream compared with the Volga, the plan makes its function clear: there are 4 dams along its course, each powering a flour mill. A subtle reminder that water is powering the grain industry of the empire.
