Old Maps of Fairfield, Connecticut for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fairfield with 34 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Fairfield has changed over the decades.


Fairfield, CT maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Bridgeport
    1891 Map of Bridgeport
    1891 Bridgeport
    1891 Print · USGS
    The industrial shoreline of Fairfield County comes to life in this late Victorian survey, capturing the region's intense rail and maritime activity. Trace the early street grids of Bridgeport and Milford, or locate family landmarks near Moodys Mill Pond and Nichols Farms.

  2. 1892 Map of Norwalk
    1892 Map of Norwalk
    1892 Norwalk
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coastline and its rural hinterlands are seen here in the late nineteenth century, showing the early density of harbor towns and scattered ridge-top farms. Genealogists can trace family lands near Greenfield Hill or follow the rails to the Five Mile River Sta. and Winnipauk.

  3. 1893 Map of Bridgeport
    1893 Map of Bridgeport
    1893 Bridgeport
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut thrived in the 1890s as a hub of manufacturing and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Bridgeport, find old landmarks like Berkshire Mill Pond, and locate family sites in Nichols Farms.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Norwalk
    1893 Map of Norwalk
    1893 Norwalk
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coastline thrives in the 1890s as a hub of rail transit and maritime trade. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family landmarks across Belden Hill, the historic centers of Norwalk, and the early stops of the Danbury and Norwalk R.R.
    12 unique versions available

  5. 1920 Map of Bridgeport
    1920 Map of Bridgeport
    1920 Bridgeport
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut comes alive in the early twentieth century as a hub of maritime commerce and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Bridgeport and Milford, or locate specific landmarks like Charles Island and Beardsley Park.

  6. 1947 Map of Sherwood Point
    1947 Map of Sherwood Point
    1947 Sherwood Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut at the end of the 1940s reveals a shoreline of growing seaside communities and preserved marshlands. Researchers can trace the development of Saugatuck Shores, the historic Compo Beach, and the offshore reaches of Cockenoe Island.

  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

  8. 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

  9. 1951 Map of Westport, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Westport, 1952 Print
    1951 Westport
    1952 Print · USGS
    Fairfield and Westport appear here in the early fifties, showing a refined coastal landscape of established estates and watershed reservoirs. Genealogists and researchers can locate several burial grounds, including Gilbertown Cem and Old West Cem, alongside early academic sites like Fairfield University.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Sherwood Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sherwood Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Sherwood Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape of growing seaside neighborhoods and maritime heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks from Hale Court and Compo Hills to the shores of Sherwood Millpond.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Bridgeport, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Bridgeport, 1953 Print
    1951 Bridgeport
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the industrial density of Bridgeport and the developing suburbs of Stratford. Researchers can trace the city’s footprint from Mountain Grove Cemetery to the Bridgeport Municipal Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Westport, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Westport, 1962 Print
    1960 Westport
    1962 Print · USGS
    Fairfield and Westport appear here during the mid-century expansion of coastal Connecticut. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and locate community anchors like Fairfield University and Aspetuck Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Sherwood Point, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Sherwood Point, 1962 Print
    1960 Sherwood Point
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coast at the start of the sixties shows a landscape of tidal inlets and growing shoreline communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Saugatuck, identify plots near St Marys Cem, and explore the layout of Sherwood Island State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Bridgeport, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Bridgeport, 1963 Print
    1960 Bridgeport
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut thrived during the post-war era as industrial hubs like Bridgeport and Stratford expanded along the sound. Researchers can find deep local roots in Mountain Grove Cemetery, trace the old New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines, or locate vanished landmarks near Pleasure Beach.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 1970 Map of Bridgeport, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bridgeport, 1972 Print
    1970 Bridgeport
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut thrived during the post-war era as industrial hubs expanded into modern suburban corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of sites like Mount Grove Cemetery, Sacred Heart University, and the Bridgeport Municipal Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Bridgeport
    1986 Print · USGS
    Spanning the New York and Connecticut border in the mid-eighties, this survey shows the dense rail and parkway network connecting the Hudson to the Sound. Researchers can trace the massive New Croton Reservoir system or locate landmarks like the West Point U.S. Military Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 2012 Map of Bridgeport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bridgeport, 2012 Print
    2012 Bridgeport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Bridgeport, Stratford, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Sherwood Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sherwood Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Sherwood Point
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Huntington, Smithtown, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Westport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Westport, Weston, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Sherwood Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sherwood Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Sherwood Point
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Huntington, Smithtown, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Bridgeport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bridgeport, 2015 Print
    2015 Bridgeport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Bridgeport, Stratford, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Westport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfield, including Westport, Weston, and other nearby areas

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