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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Essex, Connecticut

Explore 14 historic maps of Essex from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Essex's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Essex's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Essex, CT maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Lyme
    1941 Map of Lyme
    1941 Lyme
    1941 Print · USGS
    The shoreline of Old Lyme and Old Saybrook is captured here in the late 1930s as seaside communities grew alongside historic rail lines. Genealogists can locate Duck River Cem, the Bills Hill Sch, and the rail stop at Lyme Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Essex
    1944 Map of Essex
    1944 Essex
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut at the start of the 1940s reveals a shoreline of growing summer colonies and deep-seated rail history. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local institutions from Winthrop Ch and Ivoryton to the busy tracks of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Deep River
    1944 Map of Deep River
    1944 Deep River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County life is centered on the Connecticut River as the region's primary artery for transport and industry. Researchers can trace the paths of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and locate ancestral burial sites like Old Cove Burying Ground or the Mt Parnassus Burying Ground.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1951 Map of Lyme
    1951 Map of Lyme
    1951 Lyme
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline at the start of the fifties shows a transition from quiet rural hills to bustling beach colonies. Trace family roots and local history at the Duck River Cem, Lynde Pt Lighthouse, and the Lyme Sta railroad stop.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Deep River, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Deep River, 1953 Print
    1952 Deep River
    1953 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County life in the early fifties is centered on the river and rail lines between Moodus and Deep River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Hearse Hill Cem, Parker Cem, and Johnson Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Old Lyme, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Old Lyme, 1959 Print
    1958 Old Lyme
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline transitions into a new era of travel just as the turnpike is being established near Old Lyme. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Duck River Cem or locate the old Lyme Station along the rail line.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1958 Map of Essex, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Essex, 1960 Print
    1958 Essex
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape of tidal coves and growing shoreline communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mares Hill, locate the Central Burying Ground, and follow the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1961 Map of Deep River, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Deep River, 1964 Print
    1961 Deep River
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley and its historic landings are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital rail and river corridor. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Hearse Hill Cem and landmarks such as Gillette Castle State Park and Brockway Landing.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
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