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1950s Maps of Canton, Connecticut

Explore 6 historic maps of Canton from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Canton's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Canton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Canton, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
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