1900s (20th Century) Maps of New Haven, Connecticut

Explore 14 historic maps of New Haven from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 New Haven's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 New Haven's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


New Haven, CT maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1943 Map of New Haven, 1947 Print
    1943 Map of New Haven, 1947 Print
    1943 New Haven
    1947 Print · USGS
    Greater New Haven at the height of the mid-forties reveals a thriving industrial port city and academic center. Researchers can trace the legacy of Yale University, locate the amusement piers of Savin Rock, and explore the shoreline from Sandy Pt to the New Haven Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1951 Map of Woodmont, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Woodmont, 1952 Print
    1951 Woodmont
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast in the early fifties shows a burgeoning network of summer colonies and suburban expansions. Trace local history through landmarks like Savin Rock, Woodmont, and the historic New Haven Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  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. 1960 Map of Woodmont
    1960 Map of Woodmont
    1960 Woodmont
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline at the opening of the 1960s reveals a coastal landscape of growing suburban neighborhoods and vital maritime infrastructure. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Woodmont and West Shore or locate shoreline landmarks like Savin Rock and the Southwest Ledge Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1967 Map of New Haven, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of New Haven, 1970 Print
    1967 New Haven
    1970 Print · USGS
    New Haven and its neighboring towns appear here in the late sixties, showing a dense coastal city shaped by its famous university and river system. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Lawrence Cemetery, Spring Glen, or the Eli Whitney Technical Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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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