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Old Maps of Canton, Connecticut

Explore 30 old maps of Canton, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Canton, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Granby
    1892 Map of Granby
    1892 Granby
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Farmington River valley during the 1890s reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and steep ridges connected by a dense rail network. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Satan's Kingdom and the routes of the Central New England and Western Railroad.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1906 Map of Farmington
    1906 Map of Farmington
    1906 Farmington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut at the turn of the century is a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Bissell Ferry and explore early village centers including Collinsville, Satans Kingdom, and Pine Meadow.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of New Hartford
    1951 Map of New Hartford
    1951 New Hartford
    1951 Print · USGS
    Litchfield and Hartford Counties appear here in the early fifties, centered on the massive Barkhamsted Reservoir and Saville Dam. Researchers can locate historic sites like the Washington Hill Ch, the Riverside Cem, and the Indian Council Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Collinsville
    1951 Map of Collinsville
    1951 Collinsville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Farmington River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing reservoirs and busy rail lines. Trace family roots at Collinsville, find the State Fish Hatchery, or locate old schools like Lovely Street Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Avon
    1951 Map of Avon
    1951 Avon
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hartford County reveals a landscape of ridge-top landmarks and valley settlements along the Farmington River. Trace the grounds of the Avon Old Farms School, locate the Heublein Tower, and find family history at Cider Brook Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Collinsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Collinsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Collinsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Farmington River valley was a hub of industrial heritage and massive utility projects. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the streets of Collinsville, locate the St. Mary's Cemetery, or study the footprint of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of New Hartford, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of New Hartford, 1959 Print
    1956 New Hartford
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Litchfield and Hartford counties are defined here by the massive reservoir systems and sprawling state forests. Researchers can trace rural life and infrastructure through the Saville Dam, the local Drive-in Theater, and the Barkhamsted Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Avon, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Avon, 1958 Print
    1957 Avon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hartford County is shown here as suburban expansion begins to meet established valley institutions and state forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Avon Old Farms, St Ann Cem, and the historic Powder Mill.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Hartford
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of booming coastal cities and interior hill towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and find strategic sites like Camp Shanks and Fort Michie.
  34. 1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Hartford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in the early sixties, as suburban growth reached into the foothills. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR and find landmarks like Camp Nathan Hale and Gillette Castle State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Hartford
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here during the mid-sixties expansion of the Interstate era. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR or locate historic landmarks like West Point Military Reservation and the Merritt Parkway.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Hartford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut and the surrounding highlands were undergoing significant suburban growth and industrial transition during the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of regional landmarks including Bradley International Airport, the University of Connecticut, and the historic State Capitol.
  43. 1994 Map of Hartford, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Hartford, 1995 Print
    1994 Hartford
    1995 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the dense intersection of industry and academia. Trace the urban footprint of the State Capitol and Trinity College or locate the sprawling grounds of the University of Connecticut.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 2012 Map of Collinsville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Collinsville, 2012 Print
    2012 Collinsville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Farmington, Simsbury, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of New Hartford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Hartford, 2012 Print
    2012 New Hartford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Simsbury, Granby, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Avon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Avon, 2012 Print
    2012 Avon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including West Hartford, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Collinsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Collinsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Collinsville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Farmington, Simsbury, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Avon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Avon, 2015 Print
    2015 Avon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including West Hartford, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of New Hartford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Hartford, 2015 Print
    2015 New Hartford
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Simsbury, Granby, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Avon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Avon, 2018 Print
    2018 Avon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including West Hartford, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of New Hartford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Hartford, 2018 Print
    2018 New Hartford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Simsbury, Granby, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Collinsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Collinsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Collinsville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Farmington, Simsbury, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Avon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Avon, 2021 Print
    2021 Avon
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including West Hartford, Farmington, and other nearby areas
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