Old Maps of Salem, Connecticut

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Salem, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of New London
    1892 Map of New London
    1892 New London
    1892 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by its deep-water harbor and expanding rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and neighborhoods near Ft Trumbull, Gale Ferry, and Flanders Village.

  2. 1892 Map of Norwich
    1892 Map of Norwich
    1892 Norwich
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Connecticut's industrial heartland is documented here in the late nineteenth century, showing the critical junction of the Thames, Shetucket, and Yantic rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of manufacturing hubs like Norwich and Willimantic alongside smaller settlements such as Bozrahville and Versailles.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1892 Map of Gilead
    1892 Map of Gilead
    1892 Gilead
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Connecticut was a landscape of rail-connected hamlets and water-powered industries in the years before the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lyman Viaduct, find early settlements like Turnerville, and locate family landmarks near Colchester.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of New London
    1893 Map of New London
    1893 New London
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Connecticut at the height of the Victorian era centers on the busy maritime hub of New London and its strategic harbor. Genealogists can trace family holdings and early industry from Gale Ferry to Poquonoc Bridge, while rail enthusiasts can follow the Shore Line Division across the coast.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Saybrook, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Saybrook, 1898 Print
    1893 Saybrook
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Lower Connecticut River valley in the 1890s was a bustling corridor of maritime landings and burgeoning rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Saybrook, the industrial roots of Ivoryton, and river landings like Goodspeed Landing.
    8 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 1935 Map of Montville
    1935 Map of Montville
    1935 Montville
    1935 Print · USGS
    New London County in the mid-thirties remains a landscape of tightly clustered villages, family-named hills, and critical water reserves. Local historians can trace early community life through sites like Chesterfield Cem, the Yale Engineering Camp, and schools such as Chapell Hill Sch and West Side Sch.

  8. 1939 Map of Montville
    1939 Map of Montville
    1939 Montville
    1939 Print · USGS
    New London County hills and valleys were a network of small mill ponds and upland farmsteads in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family names at Raymond Hill Cem or locate rural landmarks like Chapel Hill Sch and the Central Vermont RR.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Fitchville
    1943 Map of Fitchville
    1943 Fitchville
    1943 Print · USGS
    New London County's rural townships and water-powered villages are captured here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Scott Hill Cem, the Central Vermont rail line, and numerous youth camps near Gardner Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1945 Map of Colchester
    1945 Map of Colchester
    1945 Colchester
    1945 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Connecticut life centers on the village of Colchester and its network of outlying farm corners and lakefronts. Researchers can locate family homesteads near Exeter Ch, trace the banks of Lake Hayward, or find the secluded Long Pond Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1952 Map of Hamburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hamburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Hamburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, this pocket of New London County remained a landscape of dense state forests and scattered farmsteads. Researchers can trace numerous family burial sites like Millington Cem or explore the grounds of the Yale Engineering Camp and Devils Hopyard State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Colchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Colchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Colchester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Colchester and its surrounding hamlets are captured in the early 1950s, revealing a landscape of historic crossroads and family-named corners. Genealogists can trace ancestral locations at St Johns Cem, Exeter Ch, and rural intersections like Avery Corner.
    7 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Fitchville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fitchville, 1955 Print
    1953 Fitchville
    1955 Print · USGS
    New London County in the early fifties maintains a landscape of river-driven industry and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace historic turnpikes, the Central Vermont rail line, and family landmarks like Avery Corner and Scott Hill Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Montville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Montville, 1959 Print
    1958 Montville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Montville and East Lyme are captured during a period of steady mid-century growth along the Salem Turnpike and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old burial sites like Whitaker Cem, Oakdale Fox Cem, and Chapel Hill.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 1961 Map of Hamburg, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Hamburg, 1963 Print
    1961 Hamburg
    1963 Print · USGS
    New London County's wooded interior and river valleys are shown here in the early sixties, highlighting a landscape of state forests and small hamlets. You can locate family burial grounds like Foxtown Cem and Sisson Cem or trace the early footprint of the Stone Ranch Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  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. 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

  21. 1983 Map of Montville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Montville, 1984 Print
    1983 Montville
    1984 Print · USGS
    New London County's interior is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a mix of suburban growth and traditional water-driven industry. Genealogists can trace family names across Noble Hill or Haines Hill, and locate local landmarks like Macks Mill and the Oakdale Sch.

  22. 1983 Map of Fitchville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Fitchville, 1984 Print
    1983 Fitchville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Bozrah and Lebanon come alive in this early 1980s survey, showing a network of historic hill settlements and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family lines through New Lebanon Cem and Bozrah Cem or locate old industrial markers like the Central Vermont railroad.

  23. 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

  24. 1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Hartford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut and the surrounding highlands were undergoing significant suburban growth and industrial transition during the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of regional landmarks including Bradley International Airport, the University of Connecticut, and the historic State Capitol.

  25. 1994 Map of Hartford, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Hartford, 1995 Print
    1994 Hartford
    1995 Print · USGS
    Greater Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the dense intersection of industry and academia. Trace the urban footprint of the State Capitol and Trinity College or locate the sprawling grounds of the University of Connecticut.
    2 unique versions available

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