Old Maps of Branford, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Branford. 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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Branford, CT maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1893 Map of Guilford
    1893 Map of Guilford
    1893 Guilford
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing the early rail-connected growth of shoreline and interior villages. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and forgotten stops like Sachems Head Station, Nut Plains, and Nineveh Falls.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1954 Map of Guilford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Guilford, 1956 Print
    1954 Guilford
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Haven County is shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing the balance between the deep woods of the Cockaponset State Forest and the bustling Guilford shore. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Calvin Leete Sch or explore the jagged shoreline at Sachems Head and Stony Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Branford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Branford, 1956 Print
    1954 Branford
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Branford shoreline and New Haven outskirts are shown in the mid-fifties, just as coastal growth was accelerating. Local historians can trace the rail corridors of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate family sites near Rabbit Rock and Momauguin Beach.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1967 Map of Branford, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Branford, 1970 Print
    1967 Branford
    1970 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut at the end of the sixties shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and quiet rocky harbors. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like All Saints Cemetery, Pine Orchard, and the scattered islands of The Thimbles.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Guilford, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Guilford, 1970 Print
    1968 Guilford
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline in the late sixties reveals a landscape of rocky coastal islands and expanding post-war infrastructure. Trace family roots at St Johns Cem, explore the granite coast of Stony Creek, or locate the historic Guilford Sta.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 2024 Map of Guilford OE S, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Guilford OE S, 2024 Print
    2024 Guilford OE S
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast near New Haven is captured in this recent survey, focusing on the maritime interface where the mainland meets the sound. Maritime historians can trace the positions of prominent hazards and shelters like Falkner Island, Sachem Head, and Bloody Cove.

  15. 2024 Map of Branford OE S, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Branford OE S, 2024 Print
    2024 Branford OE S
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline and its maritime hazards are meticulously detailed in this recent coastal survey. Researchers can trace the protected islands of the Stewart B McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and locate landings like Momauguin Beach and Money Island.

  16. 2024 Map of Guilford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Guilford, 2024 Print
    2024 Guilford
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline at Guilford and Stony Creek is captured here in the contemporary era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Old North Cem and Nut Plains Cem or explore coastal landmarks at Sachem Head.

  17. 2024 Map of Branford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Branford, 2024 Print
    2024 Branford
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast and the southern reach of the Metacomet Ridge meet here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites such as Bare Plain Cem and Old Cem, or trace the shoreline from Short Beach to the islands off Stony Creek.

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