1890s Maps of Prospect, Connecticut

Explore 6 historic maps of Prospect from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — 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 Prospect's landscape evolved across the 1890s, 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 1890s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Prospect's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Prospect, CT maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1892 Map of New Haven
    1892 Map of New Haven
    1892 New Haven
    1892 Print · USGS
    New 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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