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Old Maps of West Hartford, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 29 historic maps of West Hartford. 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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West Hartford, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Hartford
    1892 Map of Hartford
    1892 Hartford
    1892 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford in the early 1890s is captured here as a bustling corridor of river commerce and expanding rail lines. Researchers can trace the ancestral locations of Warehouse Point, locate the historic Bissel Ferry, and follow the old Hartford Division tracks.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Meriden
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut in the late Victorian era shows a thriving network of industrial towns and ridge-line reservoirs connected by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and old homesteads near Terryville, Plainville, and Milldale.
  7. 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
  10. 1893 Map of Middletown
    1893 Map of Middletown
    1893 Middletown
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley was a bustling corridor of industry and iron rails in the early 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early streets of Middletown, the riverside docks at Portland, and the sprawling State Prison grounds in Wethersfield.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Meriden
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut at the end of the 19th century was a booming landscape of industrial centers and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early street grids and neighborhoods of Meriden, find vanished stops like Southington Road Sta., or locate family roots in Kensington and Forestville.
    10 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1928 Map of Windsor
    1928 Map of Windsor
    1928 Windsor
    1928 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford was entering a period of suburban growth in the late 1920s, bridging the gap between the city and the riverside towns of the Connecticut Valley. You can trace early street grids and rail lines serving Windsor, Cottage Grove, and East Hartford.
  22. 1944 Map of Hartford South
    1944 Map of Hartford South
    1944 Hartford South
    1944 Print · USGS
    The southern Hartford suburbs and Wethersfield are mapped here during the mid-forties, capturing the region's dense institutional and rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Old South Cem or identify wartime landmarks like Bulkeley Stadium and the State Prison.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1945 Map of Hartford North
    1945 Map of Hartford North
    1945 Hartford North
    1945 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hartford and Windsor emerge here as a dense network of neighborhoods and civic institutions linked by the Connecticut River. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near St Benedict Cemetery, the Loomis Institute, or the Bulkeley Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of New Britain
    1946 Map of New Britain
    1946 New Britain
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hartford County shows a landscape of growing suburbs and deep-rooted institutions centered on the city of New Britain. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries and find local landmarks like the Polish Orphanage St Lucien Home and Fairview Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 1952 Map of Hartford North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hartford North, 1954 Print
    1952 Hartford North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford is depicted in the early fifties as the city expanded across the river into the surrounding suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous urban cemeteries like Mt St Benedict Cemetery and historic institutions including Trinity College and St Thomas Seminary.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Hartford South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hartford South, 1954 Print
    1952 Hartford South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford and the Connecticut River valley are shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Trinity College, and the State Veterans Home.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of New Britain, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of New Britain, 1954 Print
    1953 New Britain
    1954 Print · USGS
    New Britain and Plainville are shown at a peak of post-war expansion, where dense urban blocks meet the trap rock ridges of central Connecticut. Researchers can trace historic institutions like the State Teachers College, local industry near Farmington Sta, and the old Copper Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 1964 Map of Hartford South, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Hartford South, 1966 Print
    1964 Hartford South
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Hartford suburbs and Connecticut River valley are shown in detail during the mid-sixties growth period. Genealogists can trace family plots in Cedar Hill Cemetery and locate landmarks like Trinity College or the State Veterans Home.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Hartford North, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Hartford North, 1966 Print
    1964 Hartford North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the capital's dense urban core and the rapid postwar expansion into the surrounding Connecticut River valley. Researchers can find many landmarks including the State Capitol, Mount St Benedict Cemetery, and the historic Loomis Institute.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1966 Map of New Britain, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of New Britain, 1968 Print
    1966 New Britain
    1968 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Hartford County suburbs were defined by industrial centers and burgeoning residential neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Fairview Cem, Osgood Hill, and the State Teachers College campus.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 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
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