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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Groton, Connecticut

Explore 28 historic maps of Groton 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 Groton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Groton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Groton, CT maps

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  1. 1921 Map of New London
    1921 Map of New London
    1921 New London
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut thrived between the world wars as a strategic naval and rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Norwich State Hospital, the sprawling US Naval Station, and small hamlets like Gales Ferry or Flanders Village.
  4. 1921 Map of Stonington
    1921 Map of Stonington
    1921 Stonington
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut and Rhode Island meet here between the wars, where river and rail drive the regional economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints in North Stonington and Westerly, or locate the Silex Mine and the Light House at Stonington.
  7. 1938 Map of New London
    1938 Map of New London
    1938 New London
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Thames River waterfront and Fishers Island are shown in detail during the late 1930s. Researchers can trace military and maritime history at Fort Trumbull and Fort H G Wright, or locate family sites like Bethel Cem and Fishtown Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Uncasville
    1941 Map of Uncasville
    1941 Uncasville
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Thames River corridor is captured here in the late 1930s, showing a vital mix of naval activity, collegiate rowing traditions, and old New England hamlets. Researchers can locate dozens of family cemeteries and landmarks like the Submarine Base, the Yale Boathouse, and The Ledyard Oak.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Block Island, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Block Island, 1943 Print
    1942 Block Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island and Connecticut are captured here during the wartime years, documenting a landscape defined by rail and sea. Researchers can trace the NY NH & H RR through historic mill villages or locate landmarks like the Silex Mine and Indian Burying Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Old Mystic
    1943 Map of Old Mystic
    1943 Old Mystic
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut’s rural interior is captured here during the early war years, showing the intersection of Ledyard, Groton, and North Stonington. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Haleys, Burnetts Corner, and the Pequot Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Mystic
    1944 Map of Mystic
    1944 Mystic
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut and the waters of Fishers Island Sound are captured here during the mid-war years. Researchers can trace historic family cemeteries like Elm Grove Cem and Miner Cem, or locate the Stonington Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.
  34. 1952 Map of Uncasville
    1952 Map of Uncasville
    1952 Uncasville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Thames River corridor in the early fifties shows a fascinating mix of Ivy League rowing traditions and major state institutions. Trace family roots at Poquetanuck and Ledyard Center, or locate landmarks like the Yale Boathouse and the Norwich State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.
  40. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.
  43. 1958 Map of Old Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Old Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Old Mystic
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut woodland and small hamlets are preserved in this mid-century survey of the Mystic River headwaters. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools including Burnetts Corner, Shewville, and the Wheeler High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Mystic
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast flourished as a maritime and rail hub during the late fifties, centered on the historic ship-building villages of the Mystic River. Genealogists can trace family plots at Elm Grove Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, while historians can locate the Coast Guard Sta and old Butler School.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Uncasville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Uncasville, 1960 Print
    1958 Uncasville
    1960 Print · USGS
    New London County's riverfront is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the vital military and rail corridor along the Thames. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Uncasville, the Submarine Base, and Mohegan Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of New London, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of New London, 1960 Print
    1958 New London
    1960 Print · USGS
    New London and Groton sit at the center of this late-fifties coastal survey, showcasing the maritime infrastructure of the Thames River. Researchers can trace historic boundaries at Fort Trumbull or locate family plots in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.
  64. 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
  67. 1983 Map of Old Mystic, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Old Mystic, 1984 Print
    1983 Old Mystic
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the borderlands of Ledyard and Stonington preserved a balance of tribal lands and small New England villages. Researchers can trace family history through the Mashantucket Burial Ground, locate the old Wheeler High Sch, and follow the winding Shunock River.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Block Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York are captured here in the mid-eighties, from the rail hubs of Westerly to the shores of Block Island. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline's evolution through landmarks like the Pequot Indian Res, New Shoreham, and Narragansett Pier.
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