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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Canaan, Connecticut

Explore 28 historic maps of Canaan from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Canaan's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Canaan's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Canaan, CT maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Housatonic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured here at a moment of industrial and social transition during the late Victorian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Boston and Albany R.R. through old settlements like Shaker Village and Lenox Furnace.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Cornwall
    1903 Map of Cornwall
    1903 Cornwall
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Connecticut at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of iron-mining hamlets and river-valley rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ore Hill, the streets of Salisbury, and the path of the Central New England RR.
    9 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Housatonic
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of traditional Shaker settlements and growing industrial centers. Trace the routes of the NY NH & H RR and explore sites like Shaker Village, Richmond Furnace, and Rockdale Mills.
  13. 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
  19. 1948 Map of Ashley Falls
    1948 Map of Ashley Falls
    1948 Ashley Falls
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet at the state line in the late 1940s, where the river and rail define local life. Researchers can trace ancestral sites and defunct rail lines through Ashley Falls, Hewins Cem, and the village of Sodom.
  22. 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.
  25. 1949 Map of Ashley Falls
    1949 Map of Ashley Falls
    1949 Ashley Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet in the late 1940s along this detailed corridor of the Housatonic River. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Ashley Falls, locate the Canaan Landing Field, or find old burial sites like Carroll Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of South Canaan
    1950 Map of South Canaan
    1950 South Canaan
    1950 Print · USGS
    Litchfield County highland life in the late 1940s is centered here on the rugged ridges of the Housatonic State Forest and the Housatonic River valley. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past family landmarks like Under Mountain Cem and Cornwall Hollow.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Norfolk
    1951 Map of Norfolk
    1951 Norfolk
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Litchfield County foothills in the early fifties show a quiet landscape of mountain parks and scattered farmsteads. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Grantville Cem and find vanished rural nodes like the Winchester Center PO.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Norfolk, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Norfolk, 1958 Print
    1956 Norfolk
    1958 Print · USGS
    Litchfield County's upland terrain is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural character of Norfolk and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Winchester Center PO, Grantville Cem, and South Norfolk.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of South Canaan, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of South Canaan, 1958 Print
    1956 South Canaan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Litchfield County's upland forests and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by timber and transit. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate the Yale University Forestry School, and find rural burials at Root Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1958 Map of Ashley Falls, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ashley Falls, 1959 Print
    1958 Ashley Falls
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by its winding river and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. Local researchers can trace family lands near Ashley Falls, identify old burial sites like Mountain View Cem, or locate mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 1965 Map of Norfolk, 1971 Print
    1965 Map of Norfolk, 1971 Print
    1965 Norfolk
    1971 Print · USGS
    Litchfield County's uplands are seen here in the mid-1960s, showing a transition from traditional rural hamlets to a landscape of state forests and summer camps. Genealogists can locate family sites near Winchester Center PO, Kelly Corner, and the Hall Meadow Cem.
  67. 1975 Map of Ashley Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashley Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashley Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire valley on the Connecticut border is shown in the mid-1970s, revealing the intricate meanders of the Housatonic River. Trace the rural road networks and field patterns connecting Ashley Falls, Sheffield, and Clayton.
  70. 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.
  73. 1986 Map of Pittsfield
    1986 Map of Pittsfield
    1986 Pittsfield
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Hudson Valley meet in the mid-1980s, documenting a cross-border landscape of mountain forests and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Conrail and the Taconic State Parkway as they pass through Stockbridge, Great Barrington, and Kinderhook.
    2 unique versions available
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