Old Maps of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

1. 1889 Map of Derby

   

   1889 Derby

   1889 Print · USGS

   The industrial Naugatuck Valley hums with activity in the late Victorian era as railroads and river power drive the growth of Connecticut's mill towns. Genealogists can trace family holdings near John Johnson Hill or explore the early street layouts of BIRMINGHAM, ANSONIA, and SEYMOUR.

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4. 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.

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7. 1891 Map of Derby

   

   1891 Derby

   1891 Print · USGS

   The industrial Naugatuck Valley and the rural hills of Oxford come to life in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Birmingham, Ansonia, and Derby or locate outlying hamlets like Quaker Farms and Red City.

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10. 1892 Map of Danbury

    

    1892 Danbury

    1892 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County thrived as a railroad and industrial hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace old neighborhoods in Danbury and Bethel, or locate landmarks like the Putnam Monument and Sandy Hook Station.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1893 Map of Derby, 1898 Print

    

    1893 Derby

    1898 Print · USGS

    Lower Naugatuck Valley industry and rural hill towns are captured in detail during the 1890s as the rail network reached its peak. Researchers can trace the industrial hearts of Birmingham and Derby or locate old crossings like Zoar Bridge and Pines Bridge.

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25. 1915 Map of Danbury, 1921 Print

    

    1915 Danbury

    1921 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County in the early twentieth century was a hub of railway activity and village life. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Housatonic Railroad and locate local landmarks like the Fair Grounds or the Putnam Monument.

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28. 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.

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31. 1943 Map of Botsford

    

    1943 Botsford

    1943 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County towns like Botsford and Stepney appear here during the early years of the war, showcasing a landscape of ridge-top villages and new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail connections at Botsford Sta or locate family sites near Hattertown and Redding Ridge.

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34. 1947 Map of Long Hill

    

    1947 Long Hill

    1947 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County towns and river valleys are captured here in the years following the war. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines through Long Hill and Stepney or locate landmarks like Monroe and Trap Falls Reservoir.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 1951 Map of Milford, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Milford

    1953 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Haven and Fairfield counties are shown in detail during the early fifties, capturing the growth of harbor towns and beach communities. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood roots through the Milford Cem, St Anns Sch, and the Bridgeport Municipal Airport.

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55. 1951 Map of Botsford, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Botsford

    1953 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County towns like Botsford and Easton appear in the early fifties as a landscape of traditional villages and vital water infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Codfish Hill or locate old community hubs such as Hopewell School and St Patricks Ch.

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58. 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.

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61. 1953 Map of Long Hill, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Long Hill

    1955 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County's interior settlements and reservoir systems are captured in the early 1950s before significant modern expansion. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Cutlers Farm Cem, find the old Monroe Sch, and locate the New York New Haven and Hartford RR along the Housatonic River.

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64. 1953 Map of Ansonia, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Ansonia

    1955 Print · USGS

    Lower Naugatuck Valley life in the early fifties is centered on the confluence of two major rivers amidst a landscape of growing suburbs and industrial hubs. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Pine Grove Cem, Ansonia Airfield, and the Laurel Heights State Sanatorium.

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67. 1953 Map of Southbury, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Southbury

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Housatonic valley in the early fifties shows a landscape transitioning between rural life and riverfront recreation. Genealogists can locate family names at Pine Hill Cem and Jacks Hill Cem or trace the early bounds of Kettletown State Park.

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70. 1959 Map of Botsford, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Botsford

    1961 Print · USGS

    Fairfield County in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing reservoirs and historic hill settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Morgan Cem and Huntingtown Cem or trace the early paths of Limekiln Road and Sport Hill Road.

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73. 1960 Map of Milford

    

    1960 Milford

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Connecticut coastline was transforming in the early sixties as new turnpikes crossed historic harbor towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of neighborhoods from Devon to Morningside, locating family landmarks like Kings Cem or St Marys Ch.

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