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1950s Maps of Prospect, Connecticut

Explore 5 historic maps of Prospect from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Prospect, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1954 Map of Naugatuck, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Naugatuck, 1956 Print
    1954 Naugatuck
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck Valley is shown at a mid-century industrial peak, with neighborhoods and factories clustered along the Naugatuck River. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local institutions like Tuttle Sch, St James Cem, and the old rail stops at Union City.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Mount Carmel, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Carmel, 1956 Print
    1954 Mount Carmel
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hamden 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
  10. 1955 Map of Southington, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Southington, 1956 Print
    1955 Southington
    1956 Print · USGS
    The 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
  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
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