Old Maps of Monroe, Connecticut for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Monroe with 35 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 Monroe has changed over the decades.


Monroe, CT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Derby
    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.

  2. 1891 Map of Derby
    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.

  3. 1892 Map of Danbury
    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.
    11 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Derby, 1898 Print
    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.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1915 Map of Danbury, 1921 Print
    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.

  6. 1943 Map of Botsford
    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.

  7. 1947 Map of Long Hill
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1951 Map of Botsford, 1953 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Long Hill, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Southbury, 1956 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Botsford, 1961 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 1964 Map of Southbury, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Southbury, 1966 Print
    1964 Southbury
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic River valley in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of rising ridges and riverside settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Brookside Cem, the South Britain Consolidated Sch, and the Stevenson Dam Powerplant.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Long Hill, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Long Hill, 1967 Print
    1964 Long Hill
    1967 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Monroe and Huntington are shown here during the mid-1960s, reflecting a mix of rural heritage and suburban growth. Researchers can trace local history through Tungsten Mine Park, the Cutlers Farm Cem, and the Monroe Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 1969 Map of Botsford, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Botsford, 1971 Print
    1969 Botsford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County's rolling hills and watersheds are captured here in the late sixties as suburban growth met long-standing rural hamlets. Trace the legacy of early families and infrastructure at Tashua Burial Ground, the Penn Central line, and Redding Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 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

  21. 2012 Map of Botsford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Botsford, 2012 Print
    2012 Botsford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe, including Trumbull, Bethel, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Southbury, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Southbury, 2012 Print
    2012 Southbury
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe, including Shelton, Southbury, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Long Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Long Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Long Hill
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe, including Stratford, Shelton, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Long Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Long Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Long Hill
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe, including Stratford, Shelton, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Southbury, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Southbury, 2015 Print
    2015 Southbury
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe, including Shelton, Southbury, and other nearby areas

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