Old Maps of Plymouth, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of Plymouth. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Plymouth, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Meriden
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  2. 1893 Map of Waterbury
    1893 Map of Waterbury
    1893 Waterbury
    1893 Print · USGS
    Western Connecticut in the late nineteenth century was defined by the industrial pulse of the Naugatuck valley and the quiet hills to its west. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail alignments of the Northern R. R. and locate family landmarks like White Deer Rocks or the village of Hotchkissville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Meriden
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  4. 1904 Map of Waterbury
    1904 Map of Waterbury
    1904 Waterbury
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck River valley's industrial peak and the surrounding Litchfield Hills are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Naugatuck Division and find old local landmarks like Reynolds Bridge, Quassapaug Pond, and Hotchkissville.
    8 unique versions available

  5. 1904 Map of Litchfield
    1904 Map of Litchfield
    1904 Litchfield
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Litchfield Hills at the turn of the century are shown here as a landscape of iron heritage and river-powered industry. Genealogists and historians can locate old industrial sites like Kent Furnace, ancestral homes near Sharon Valley, and early rail stops at Limerock Sta..
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1946 Map of Bristol
    1946 Map of Bristol
    1946 Bristol
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Bristol and its surrounding townships show a thriving landscape of manufacturing and close-knit neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace long-standing landmarks from the Methodist Campground and St Josephs Cem to historic recreation at Lake Compounce.

  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 Thomaston
    1951 Map of Thomaston
    1951 Thomaston
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Litchfield County unfolds along the industrial Naugatuck valley and the rising Litchfield Hills during a period of steady growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial grounds including Allentown Cem, trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines, or find the Leatherman Cave.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Waterbury
    1951 Map of Waterbury
    1951 Waterbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Haven County is captured here at a moment of dense urban growth and industrial activity along the Naugatuck River. Genealogists and researchers can pinpoint family landmarks from Riverside Cemetery to the Brookside Home for the Aged and numerous parochial and public schools.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Bristol, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bristol, 1954 Print
    1953 Bristol
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war Bristol and its surrounding hills are captured here in transition from an industrial hub to a suburban landscape. Genealogists can trace family plots at St Josephs Cem or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Stafford Sch and Lake Compounce.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Waterbury, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Waterbury, 1957 Print
    1955 Waterbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley are shown here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial activity. Researchers can trace historic institutions and neighborhoods from Riverside Cemetery to the Taft Sch and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Thomaston, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Thomaston, 1957 Print
    1956 Thomaston
    1957 Print · USGS
    Litchfield County's industrial river valleys and wooded uplands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of rail, water, and town life. Trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad through Thomaston or locate old community landmarks like Eagle Rock Ch and the Terryville Tunnel.
    7 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 1966 Map of Bristol, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Bristol, 1968 Print
    1966 Bristol
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bristol and Farmington show a landscape of growing suburbs and industrial heritage along the Pequabuck River. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Forestville, local recreation at Lake Compounce, and parish schools like St Josephs Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1968 Map of Waterbury, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Waterbury, 1971 Print
    1968 Waterbury
    1971 Print · USGS
    Waterbury and Watertown appear here during a period of significant suburban expansion and highway development in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Riverside Cemetery or locate historic institutions like the Taft School and Waterbury State Technical Institute.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Waterbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Waterbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Waterbury
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Western Connecticut highlands and the Hudson Valley are captured in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of deep forests and industrial river towns. Genealogists can trace family connections from Waterbury up through Litchfield and Torrington, while exploring the vast Barkhamsted Reservoir and Candlewood Lake basins.

  21. 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.

  22. 1993 Map of Waterbury
    1993 Map of Waterbury
    1993 Waterbury
    1993 Print · USGS
    Western Connecticut and the Hudson Valley appear in the early nineties as a landscape of established industrial cities and deep forest preserves. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Metro-North Railroad or locate family sites near the Taft School and Riverside Cemetery.

  23. 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

  24. 2024 Map of Thomaston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Thomaston, 2024 Print
    2024 Thomaston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck River valley and the industrial heights of Plymouth are documented in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace family plots at Hillside Cem or explore early transport links through Reynolds Bridge and the small settlement of Hancock.

  25. 2024 Map of Waterbury, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Waterbury, 2024 Print
    2024 Waterbury
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley are shown here in a period of significant urban density and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace local genealogy and institutional history through Holy Land Cem, Post University, and the Waterbury Courthouse.

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