Old Maps of Meriden, Connecticut for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Meriden. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Meriden, 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. 1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Map of Meriden
    1892 Meriden
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut in the late Victorian era shows a thriving network of industrial towns and ridge-line reservoirs connected by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and old homesteads near Terryville, Plainville, and Milldale.

  3. 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

  4. 1893 Map of Middletown
    1893 Map of Middletown
    1893 Middletown
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley was a bustling corridor of industry and iron rails in the early 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early streets of Middletown, the riverside docks at Portland, and the sprawling State Prison grounds in Wethersfield.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Map of Meriden
    1893 Meriden
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut at the end of the 19th century was a booming landscape of industrial centers and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early street grids and neighborhoods of Meriden, find vanished stops like Southington Road Sta., or locate family roots in Kensington and Forestville.
    10 unique versions available

  6. 1906 Map of Farmington
    1906 Map of Farmington
    1906 Farmington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut at the turn of the century is a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Bissell Ferry and explore early village centers including Collinsville, Satans Kingdom, and Pine Meadow.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1928 Map of Cromwell
    1928 Map of Cromwell
    1928 Cromwell
    1928 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges in high detail during the late Prohibition era as aerial photography began to modernize American cartography. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford through Rockfall, Westfield, and the waterfront at Willow Island.

  9. 1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Durham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and New Haven counties are mapped during the early years of the war, showing the rural landscapes around Durham Center. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Linmar Dairy Farm and explore the rail corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford.

  10. 1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Middletown
    1945 Print · USGS
    The industrial and academic heart of the Connecticut River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Wesleyan University, local institutions like the Swedish Orphanage, and neighborhood landmarks in South Farms.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Meriden
    1946 Map of Meriden
    1946 Meriden
    1946 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Central Connecticut comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the dense development of Meriden and its surrounding ridge lines. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Thomas Cem and Stillmans Corner or trace the early footprint of Meriden Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 1952 Map of Middletown, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Middletown, 1954 Print
    1952 Middletown
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the early fifties as Middletown and Portland expand around their industrial and academic roots. Genealogists and historians can locate Indian Hill Cemetery, the Swedish Orphanage, and the old Brazos Quarry.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Durham, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Durham, 1954 Print
    1953 Durham
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural heart of Middlesex County is captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape of small crossroads villages and steep ridges. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Stagecoach Road, locate the Bluff Head Cemetery, and explore the rail corridor through Reed Gap.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1955 Map of Meriden, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Meriden, 1956 Print
    1955 Meriden
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Meriden and Southington are shown here during a period of significant post-war development and infrastructure growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Bishops Corner and Stillmans Corner, or locate ancestors at Walnut Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 1964 Map of Durham, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Durham, 1965 Print
    1964 Durham
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured here during a period of steady growth across the Durham uplands and the Cockaponset State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Beaver Head Corner, Bluff Head Cem, and old district landmarks like Korn Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1965 Map of Middletown, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Middletown, 1968 Print
    1965 Middletown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middletown and its riverfront neighbors are captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of academic prestige and industrial legacy. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Wesleyan University or find family markers in Indian Hill Cemetery and St Johns Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  23. 1967 Map of Meriden, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Meriden, 1970 Print
    1967 Meriden
    1970 Print · USGS
    Meriden and Southington are shown in detail during the late sixties, a time of suburban expansion and industrial transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Walnut Grove Cemetery and the Undercliff Sanatorium.
    6 unique versions available

  24. 1967 Map of Wallingford, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Wallingford, 1971 Print
    1967 Wallingford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Wallingford and the Quinnipiac River valley are shown here in the mid-sixties as post-war suburban growth met established industrial and medical institutions. Researchers can trace historic properties like Choate Sch, the Masonic Cem, and the Gaylord Farms Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 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

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