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1950s Maps of Preston, Connecticut

Explore 7 historic maps of Preston 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 Preston'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 Preston's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Preston, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1953 Map of Jewett City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Jewett City, 1955 Print
    1953 Jewett City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jewett City and the surrounding Quinebaug valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of river-driven industry and growing state forests. Researchers can trace old schoolhouse locations like Preston Sch and Glasgo Sch or explore family-named sites such as Taylor Hill and Rix Town.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Norwich, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Norwich, 1955 Print
    1954 Norwich
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the industrial corridors of the Shetucket River and Quinebaug River anchored a landscape of mill towns and neighborhood schools. Trace family sites at St Marys Cem or explore rail history along the New York New Haven and Hartford.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
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