Old Maps of Cheshire, Connecticut for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Cheshire. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Cheshire.
Cheshire, CT maps
(27)- 1892 Map of New Haven
1892 New Haven1892 Print · USGSNew Haven and its coastal surrounds are captured here during a peak era of rail-and-maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial development of Whitneyville, the shorefront at Savin Rock, and the strategic position of Fort Hale.13 unique versions available - 1892 Map of Meriden
1892 Meriden1892 Print · USGSCentral Connecticut in the late Victorian era shows a thriving network of industrial towns and ridge-line reservoirs connected by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and old homesteads near Terryville, Plainville, and Milldale. - 1893 Map of Meriden
1893 Meriden1893 Print · USGSCentral Connecticut at the end of the 19th century was a booming landscape of industrial centers and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early street grids and neighborhoods of Meriden, find vanished stops like Southington Road Sta., or locate family roots in Kensington and Forestville.10 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Farmington
1906 Farmington1906 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1921 Map of New Haven
1921 New Haven1921 Print · USGSNew Haven and its harbor appear in the early twenties as a thriving industrial and maritime hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era neighborhoods and shoreline landmarks like Savin Rock, Fair Haven, and the Mt. Carmel Sta. depot. - 1946 Map of Meriden
1946 Meriden1946 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of Central Connecticut comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the dense development of Meriden and its surrounding ridge lines. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Thomas Cem and Stillmans Corner or trace the early footprint of Meriden Airport.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Southington
1946 Southington1946 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor and rural uplands of New Haven and Hartford Counties are captured here just after the war. Local researchers can find the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, the State Reformatory, and historic sites like the Northeast Burying Ground. - 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
1947 Hartford1955 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1948 Map of Hartford
1948 Hartford1948 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1954 Map of Mount Carmel, 1956 Print
1954 Mount Carmel1956 Print · USGSHamden and Cheshire are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the Wilbur Cross Parkway was shaping modern travel through these valleys. Trace family roots at Hillside Cemetery or explore the rail era along the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Wallingford, 1956 Print
1954 Wallingford1956 Print · USGSThe Quinnipiac River valley in the mid-1950s shows the bustling center of Wallingford alongside its growing suburban neighborhoods. Trace local family roots at St Johns Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Gaylord Farms Sanatorium and Lyman Hall High Sch.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Meriden, 1956 Print
1955 Meriden1956 Print · USGSMid-century Meriden and Southington are shown here during a period of significant post-war development and infrastructure growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Bishops Corner and Stillmans Corner, or locate ancestors at Walnut Grove Cem.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Southington, 1956 Print
1955 Southington1956 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor between Southington and Cheshire is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by water reservoirs and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family sites at Northeast Burying Ground or locate landmarks like the State Reformatory and Chase Country Club.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Hartford
1961 Hartford1961 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
1962 Hartford1971 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1965 Map of Hartford
1965 Hartford1965 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1967 Map of Meriden, 1970 Print
1967 Meriden1970 Print · USGSMeriden and Southington are shown in detail during the late sixties, a time of suburban expansion and industrial transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Walnut Grove Cemetery and the Undercliff Sanatorium.6 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Mount Carmel, 1970 Print
1967 Mount Carmel1970 Print · USGSHamden and Cheshire are captured during a period of mid-century suburban expansion in New Haven County. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Old Bethany Cem, locate Quinnipiac College, and see the early layout of Sleeping Giant State Park.5 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Wallingford, 1971 Print
1967 Wallingford1971 Print · USGSWallingford and the Quinnipiac River valley are shown here in the mid-sixties as post-war suburban growth met established industrial and medical institutions. Researchers can trace historic properties like Choate Sch, the Masonic Cem, and the Gaylord Farms Sanatorium.3 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Southington, 1970 Print
1968 Southington1970 Print · USGSThe industrial valleys and reservoir-laden hills of central Connecticut are shown here in the late sixties, as suburban growth expanded around Southington and Wolcott. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Olde Burying Ground, the Penn Central rail line, and landmarks like the State Reformatory.5 unique versions available - 1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
1983 New Haven1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1986 Map of Hartford
1986 Hartford1986 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1994 Map of Hartford, 1995 Print
1994 Hartford1995 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 2024 Map of Meriden, 2024 Print
2024 Meriden2024 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of central Connecticut and its iconic traprock ridges are captured here in meticulous detail. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Walnut Grove Cem, follow the Amtrak corridor, or explore the peaks of West Peak and Chauncey Peak. - 2024 Map of Mount Carmel, 2024 Print
2024 Mount Carmel2024 Print · USGSNew Haven County’s hills and valleys are mapped here in the modern era, showing the suburban growth surrounding Hamden and Cheshire. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family and parish sites, from the Mount Carmel Burying Ground to the Central Burying Grounds.
Showing maps 1-25 of 27
Top cities near Cheshire
- Hartford historical maps
- New Haven historical maps
- Waterbury historical maps
- New Britain historical maps
- West Hartford historical maps
- Meriden historical maps
See more
Top neighborhoods of Cheshire
- West Cheshire historical maps
- Richards Corner historical maps
- Fernwood Estates historical maps
- Mixville historical maps
- Mountaincrest historical maps
- Autumn HIll historical maps
See more
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Cheshire?
- What is the oldest map of Cheshire?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Cheshire for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Cheshire?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Cheshire?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Cheshire?
- Where are historical maps of Cheshire sourced from?