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1950s Maps of North Canaan, Connecticut

Explore 9 historic maps of North Canaan 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 North Canaan'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.
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Start exploring North Canaan's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

North Canaan, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1958 Map of South Sandisfield, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of South Sandisfield, 1959 Print
    1958 South Sandisfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands and Litchfield hills meet in this 1950s survey of the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at St Marys Cem and Montville Cem or locate old homesteads near Southfield and West Norfolk.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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.
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