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Old Maps of Prospect, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 37 historic maps of Prospect. 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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Prospect, CT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Derby
    1889 Map of Derby
    1889 Derby
    1889 Print · USGS
    The industrial Naugatuck Valley hums with activity in the late Victorian era as railroads and river power drive the growth of Connecticut's mill towns. Genealogists can trace family holdings near John Johnson Hill or explore the early street layouts of BIRMINGHAM, ANSONIA, and SEYMOUR.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1921 Map of New Haven
    1921 Map of New Haven
    1921 New Haven
    1921 Print · USGS
    New 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.
  34. 1943 Map of Naugatuck, 1947 Print
    1943 Map of Naugatuck, 1947 Print
    1943 Naugatuck
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck Valley at the height of its industrial era is captured here, tracing the river's path through the high hills of New Haven County. Researchers can locate family landmarks near Straitsville, the Seymour Reservoirs, and along the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1946 Map of Southington
    1946 Map of Southington
    1946 Southington
    1946 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 1964 Map of Naugatuck, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Naugatuck, 1967 Print
    1964 Naugatuck
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck Valley in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of dense riverside industry and steep wooded hills. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks like St Francis Ch, old burial grounds like St James Cem, and the path of the New Haven RR.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1967 Map of Mount Carmel, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Carmel, 1970 Print
    1967 Mount Carmel
    1970 Print · USGS
    Hamden 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
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