Old Maps of Somersville, Somers for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Somersville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Somersville.


Somersville, Somers maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1946 Map of Ellington
    1946 Map of Ellington
    1946 Ellington
    1946 Print · USGS
    Tolland County villages and upland peaks are captured here in the mid-1940s as industry and agriculture defined the landscape. Local historians can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line past the Khasis Israel Synagogue and the shores of Shenipsit Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1953 Map of Ellington, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ellington, 1955 Print
    1953 Ellington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Tolland County hills and Scantic River valley are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by forestry and small-town crossroads. You can locate old landmarks like the Swiss Apostolic Ch, Jobs Hill Sch, and the winding Hartford and New Haven Turnpike.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1967 Map of Ellington, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Ellington, 1969 Print
    1967 Ellington
    1969 Print · USGS
    Tolland County during the late 1960s shows a landscape of rising ridges and quiet valley settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Paulk Hill, several schools including Longview Sch, and historical burial sites such as North Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 2024 Map of Ellington, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ellington, 2024 Print
    2024 Ellington
    2024 Print · USGS
    Tolland County at the present day retains its rich network of traditional settlements and upland terrain. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds including McKinstry Cem and Charter Cem, or trace the shores of Shenipsit Lake and Crystal Lake.

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