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Old Maps of Durham, Connecticut

Explore 35 old maps of Durham, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Durham, CT maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Guilford
    1893 Map of Guilford
    1893 Guilford
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing the early rail-connected growth of shoreline and interior villages. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and forgotten stops like Sachems Head Station, Nut Plains, and Nineveh Falls.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1928 Map of Cromwell
    1928 Map of Cromwell
    1928 Cromwell
    1928 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges in high detail during the late Prohibition era as aerial photography began to modernize American cartography. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford through Rockfall, Westfield, and the waterfront at Willow Island.
  13. 1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Durham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and New Haven counties are mapped during the early years of the war, showing the rural landscapes around Durham Center. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Linmar Dairy Farm and explore the rail corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford.
  16. 1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Middletown
    1945 Print · USGS
    The industrial and academic heart of the Connecticut River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Wesleyan University, local institutions like the Swedish Orphanage, and neighborhood landmarks in South Farms.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1952 Map of Middletown, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Middletown, 1954 Print
    1952 Middletown
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the early fifties as Middletown and Portland expand around their industrial and academic roots. Genealogists and historians can locate Indian Hill Cemetery, the Swedish Orphanage, and the old Brazos Quarry.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Haddam, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Haddam, 1954 Print
    1952 Haddam
    1954 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County's river-and-rail landscape is captured in the early fifties before modern development reshaped these historic Connecticut valley towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozen of neighborhood burial grounds like Stone House Cem and Burr District Cem or locate the Haddam Neck Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Durham, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Durham, 1954 Print
    1953 Durham
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural heart of Middlesex County is captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape of small crossroads villages and steep ridges. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Stagecoach Road, locate the Bluff Head Cemetery, and explore the rail corridor through Reed Gap.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1961 Map of Haddam, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Haddam, 1964 Print
    1961 Haddam
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lower Connecticut River Valley is shown here in the early sixties as a landscape of dense state forests and riverside hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family sites and burial grounds like Old Ponset Cem, Parker Hill Cem, and Emmanuel Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1964 Map of Durham, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Durham, 1965 Print
    1964 Durham
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured here during a period of steady growth across the Durham uplands and the Cockaponset State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Beaver Head Corner, Bluff Head Cem, and old district landmarks like Korn Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1965 Map of Middletown, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Middletown, 1968 Print
    1965 Middletown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middletown and its riverfront neighbors are captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of academic prestige and industrial legacy. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Wesleyan University or find family markers in Indian Hill Cemetery and St Johns Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 New Haven
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline and eastern Long Island are documented here in the early eighties, from the streets of New Haven to the piers of New London. Genealogists and historians can trace the geography of maritime heritage and academia at Yale University and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 2012 Map of Durham, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Durham, 2012 Print
    2012 Durham
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Meriden, Middletown, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Middletown, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Middletown, 2012 Print
    2012 Middletown
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Meriden, Middletown, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Haddam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Haddam, 2012 Print
    2012 Haddam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Madison, Haddam, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Middletown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Middletown, 2015 Print
    2015 Middletown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Meriden, Middletown, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Durham, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Durham, 2015 Print
    2015 Durham
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Meriden, Middletown, and other nearby areas
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