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1950s Maps of Hamden, Connecticut

Explore 4 historic maps of Hamden 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 Hamden'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Hamden's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Hamden, CT maps

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  1. 1954 Map of New Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of New Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 New Haven
    1956 Print · USGS
    New Haven and the surrounding shoreline communities are shown here in the mid-fifties during a period of significant urban density and coastal development. Researchers can trace the layout of Yale University and find historic landmarks like Savin Rock, Judges Cave, and the Yale Bowl.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1954 Map of Wallingford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wallingford, 1956 Print
    1954 Wallingford
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quinnipiac River valley in the mid-1950s shows the bustling center of Wallingford alongside its growing suburban neighborhoods. Trace local family roots at St Johns Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Gaylord Farms Sanatorium and Lyman Hall High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
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