Old Maps of Bethany, Connecticut

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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 New Haven
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline and eastern Long Island are documented here in the early eighties, from the streets of New Haven to the piers of New London. Genealogists and historians can trace the geography of maritime heritage and academia at Yale University and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Bridgeport
    1986 Print · USGS
    Spanning the New York and Connecticut border in the mid-eighties, this survey shows the dense rail and parkway network connecting the Hudson to the Sound. Researchers can trace the massive New Croton Reservoir system or locate landmarks like the West Point U.S. Military Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 2024 Map of Naugatuck, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Naugatuck, 2024 Print
    2024 Naugatuck
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Naugatuck River valley is captured in its modern configuration, showing a dense network of industrial centers and hillside residential growth. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial grounds like Guntown Cem and Saint James Cem or trace the path of the Larkin Bridle Tr.

  19. 2024 Map of Mount Carmel, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Carmel, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Carmel
    2024 Print · USGS
    New Haven County’s hills and valleys are mapped here in the modern era, showing the suburban growth surrounding Hamden and Cheshire. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family and parish sites, from the Mount Carmel Burying Ground to the Central Burying Grounds.

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