Old Maps of Mansfield, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 45 historic maps of Mansfield. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Mansfield, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Woodstock
    1892 Map of Woodstock
    1892 Woodstock
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Connecticut at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered mill villages and independent farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths between Mansfield Center, Phoenixville, and the New York and New England Railroad stops.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of Tolland
    1892 Map of Tolland
    1892 Tolland
    1892 Print · USGS
    Tolland and Coventry are shown here in the 1890s during a period of industrial growth along the region's river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks and industrial centers like Rockville, Stafford Springs, and Talcottville.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1892 Map of Norwich
    1892 Map of Norwich
    1892 Norwich
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Connecticut's industrial heartland is documented here in the late nineteenth century, showing the critical junction of the Thames, Shetucket, and Yantic rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of manufacturing hubs like Norwich and Willimantic alongside smaller settlements such as Bozrahville and Versailles.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Gilead
    1892 Map of Gilead
    1892 Gilead
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Connecticut was a landscape of rail-connected hamlets and water-powered industries in the years before the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lyman Viaduct, find early settlements like Turnerville, and locate family landmarks near Colchester.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1921 Map of Tolland
    1921 Map of Tolland
    1921 Tolland
    1921 Print · USGS
    Tolland County at the start of the twenties reveals a complex network of electric rail lines and industrial waterpower. Genealogists can locate family homes and centers of trade like Stafford Springs, Talcottville, and the Conn. Epileptic Colony.

  6. 1921 Map of Woodstock
    1921 Map of Woodstock
    1921 Woodstock
    1921 Print · USGS
    Windham County villages and highland ridges are captured here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of small mill towns and glacial ponds. Researchers can trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad or locate family roots in Atwoodville, Phoenixville, or Mansfield Hollow.

  7. 1944 Map of South Coventry
    1944 Map of South Coventry
    1944 South Coventry
    1944 Print · USGS
    Tolland County at the close of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the Willimantic River valley and the growing University of Connecticut. Genealogists and historians can trace the Central Vermont rail line through Mansfield Depot or locate family roots near the Nathan Hale Birthplace and Eagleville.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Columbia
    1944 Map of Columbia
    1944 Columbia
    1944 Print · USGS
    Tolland County at the height of the Second World War shows a rural landscape defined by its rail-and-river network and local school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like St Peters Cem, Chestnut Hill Sch, and the rail junction at Amston.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1945 Map of Spring Hill
    1945 Map of Spring Hill
    1945 Spring Hill
    1945 Print · USGS
    Tolland and Windham Counties are documented here in the mid-1940s, highlighting the rural character of Mansfield and Chaplin. Researchers can find numerous family-named landmarks and old burial sites, including Wormwood Hill Cem, Bedlam Corner, and the early University of Connecticut campus.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1945 Map of Willimantic
    1945 Map of Willimantic
    1945 Willimantic
    1945 Print · USGS
    Windham County at the close of World War II centers on the vital rail junction and mills of Willimantic. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Willimantic Camp Ground, Windham Cem, and the rural Lebanon Sta railroad stop.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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. 1953 Map of Willimantic, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Willimantic, 1954 Print
    1953 Willimantic
    1954 Print · USGS
    Willimantic and its surrounding hill country are captured here in the early fifties, showing a bustling rail junction at the height of its mid-century character. Trace the routes of the Central Vermont Railway, find the historic Trumbull Cem, or locate the old Willimantic State Teachers College.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of South Coventry, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of South Coventry, 1955 Print
    1953 South Coventry
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tolland County in the early fifties shows a landscape of developing university grounds and historic rural villages. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Nathan Hale Birthplace or follow the Central Vermont Railway past Mansfield Depot and Eagleville Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Spring Hill, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Spring Hill, 1955 Print
    1953 Spring Hill
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tolland and Windham counties are shown in the early fifties as the University of Connecticut expanded within a landscape of traditional hill towns. Trace ancestral roots through rural landmarks like Wormwood Hill Cem, the crossroads at Bedlam Corner, and the old rail line at North Windham.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Columbia, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Columbia, 1955 Print
    1953 Columbia
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tolland County and its surrounding highlands appear here in the mid-1950s, a period when rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries still anchored the community. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Utley Hill Cem, Porter Sch, and the rail stops along the New York and New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1983 Map of Spring Hill
    1983 Map of Spring Hill
    1983 Spring Hill
    1983 Print · USGS
    Tolland and Windham Counties are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the growing campus at Storrs. Researchers can trace the layout of Mansfield Center, locate the Old Mansfield Cem, or follow the Nipmuck Trail through the valley.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1983 Map of Coventry, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Coventry, 1984 Print
    1983 Coventry
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coventry and Tolland are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of academic expansion and deep-rooted New England history. Genealogists and locals can trace the Nathan Hale Birthplace, Workmans Circle Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Central Vermont.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1984 Map of Willimantic
    1984 Map of Willimantic
    1984 Willimantic
    1984 Print · USGS
    Willimantic and the surrounding towns of Windham and Lebanon are shown here during the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by river junctions and rail history. Genealogists can trace family names at Liberty Hill Cem or locate the historic Willimantic Camp Ground and Lyman Mem Sch.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 2012 Map of Columbia, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbia, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbia
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mansfield, including Windham, Coventry, and other nearby areas

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