Old Maps of Union, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Union. 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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Union, CT maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Brookfield
    1887 Map of Brookfield
    1887 Brookfield
    1887 Print · USGS
    Worcester County is shown in the late nineteenth century as a hub of manufacturing villages and developing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Fiskdale, Leadmine, and Sandersdale, or locate landmarks such as Steerage Rock.

  2. 1890 Map of Brookfield
    1890 Map of Brookfield
    1890 Brookfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water power and rail. You can trace the Boston and Albany Railroad corridor and explore industrial pockets like Globe Village and the historic Leadmine site.

  3. 1892 Map of Woodstock
    1892 Map of Woodstock
    1892 Woodstock
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Connecticut at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered mill villages and independent farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths between Mansfield Center, Phoenixville, and the New York and New England Railroad stops.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Brookfield
    1893 Map of Brookfield
    1893 Brookfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the late 1800s was a landscape defined by bustling mill towns and the critical Boston and Albany Railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots in early industrial centers like Fiskdale and Westville or locate the old Lead Mine near Holland.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1908 Map of Ware
    1908 Map of Ware
    1908 Ware
    1908 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at the turn of the century reveals the Swift River Valley decades before the Quabbin Reservoir changed the landscape forever. Trace the lost footprints of Enfield and Dana, or follow the Central Vermont RR through Greenwich Village and Ware.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1915 Map of Brookfield
    1915 Map of Brookfield
    1915 Brookfield
    1915 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured in the final months of the pre-war era, showing a dense network of textile villages and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Southbridge or locate landmarks like the Electric Power Relay Station and Lead Mine Mountain.

  7. 1921 Map of Woodstock
    1921 Map of Woodstock
    1921 Woodstock
    1921 Print · USGS
    Windham County villages and highland ridges are captured here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of small mill towns and glacial ponds. Researchers can trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad or locate family roots in Atwoodville, Phoenixville, or Mansfield Hollow.

  8. 1921 Map of Brookfield
    1921 Map of Brookfield
    1921 Brookfield
    1921 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the early twentieth century as a complex landscape of hill farms, industrial villages, and rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Foster Hill or trace the early industrial footprint of Leadmine and the Boston and Albany Railroad.

  9. 1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Ware
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured here during the early years of the war, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Quabbin Reservoir. Researchers can trace rail-era industry and local landmarks like the Lead Mine and the Bald Peak Hospital.

  10. 1943 Map of Brookfield
    1943 Map of Brookfield
    1943 Brookfield
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at the height of the war era shows a landscape of busy rail towns and upland ponds. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks like Coys Hill and old industry along the Boston and Albany RR or near Southbridge.

  11. 1945 Map of Eastford
    1945 Map of Eastford
    1945 Eastford
    1945 Print · USGS
    Windham County at the close of the Second World War remains a patchwork of dense woodlands and small agrarian villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through local landmarks like Ridge Cem, Arke Sch, and the riverside settlement of Phoenixville.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1945 Map of Southbridge
    1945 Map of Southbridge
    1945 Southbridge
    1945 Print · USGS
    South-central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut are captured here during the mid-forties, centered on the industrial corridor of the Quinebaug River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family plots at Oak Ridge Cem or locate old community sites like Globe Village and Fiskdale.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1945 Map of Westford
    1945 Map of Westford
    1945 Westford
    1945 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Windham and Tolland Counties are shown here during the mid-forties, a landscape of quiet hill towns and state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at the Swamp Burying Ground, Westford Hill Ch, and the old Red Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of Wales
    1946 Map of Wales
    1946 Wales
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands are detailed here in the mid-1940s, showing the rural character of the southern New England uplands. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Wales and Mashapaug alongside landmarks such as St Anns Cem and the expansive Hamilton Reservoir.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

  18. 1952 Map of Westford, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Westford, 1953 Print
    1952 Westford
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the hills of Tolland and Windham counties in the early fifties, rural life centered on crossroads like Union and Westford. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Swamp Burying Ground, Moose Meadow Sch, and Westford Village.
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1952 Map of Wales, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Wales, 1954 Print
    1952 Wales
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Massachusetts and Connecticut are captured here in the early fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and quiet reservoirs. Trace family sites near St Anns Cem or explore the mid-century layouts of Wales, Holland, and Mashapaug.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1952 Map of Southbridge, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Southbridge, 1954 Print
    1952 Southbridge
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Quinebaug River valley in the early fifties shows a transition from industrial mill towns to the forested borderlands of Connecticut. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Oak Ridge Cem, the historic Old Sturbridge Village, and the Notre Dame Sem.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1953 Map of Eastford, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Eastford, 1954 Print
    1953 Eastford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Windham County at the start of the 1950s remains a landscape of deep forests and quiet villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Red and White Sch, the Old Cem, and the winding path of the Still River.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.

  24. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.

  25. 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.

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