Old Maps of Stonington, Connecticut for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Stonington with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Stonington has changed over the decades.


Stonington, CT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Stonington
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and Rhode Island borderlands are documented here at the height of the maritime and rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hills like Stewart Hill or locate industrial sites such as the Silax Mine and the rail hub at Mystic Bridge.

  2. 1893 Map of Stonington
    1893 Map of Stonington
    1893 Stonington
    1893 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Connecticut and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by maritime trade and river power. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Ayer Hill and Pequot Hill or locate industrial sites such as the Silex Mine.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1943 Map of Ashaway
    1943 Map of Ashaway
    1943 Ashaway
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island-Connecticut borderlands during the early 1940s are defined here by textile-mill settlements and old turnpikes. Genealogists can trace family names and sites from Stillmanville to Potter Hill, including landmarks like Oak Grove Cem and St Michael Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1944 Map of Watch Hill
    1944 Map of Watch Hill
    1944 Watch Hill
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island and Connecticut meet along the Pawcatuck River during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace the neighborhoods of Pawcatuck, find family plots in River Bend Cem, or locate the Watch Hill Lighthouse along the sound.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1953 Map of Watch Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Watch Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Watch Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and industrial heritage meet at the state line in the early fifties, where the river divides two states. Trace the maritime history of the sound through the Watch Hill Lighthouse, the residential growth of Westerly, and local landmarks like River Bend Cem.
    7 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Ashaway, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ashaway, 1955 Print
    1953 Ashaway
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Connecticut and Rhode Island are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the river-powered mill towns of the Pawcatuck Valley. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and neighborhood roots in Westerly, Ashaway, and the riverside hamlet of Potter Hill.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 1984 Map of Mystic
    1984 Map of Mystic
    1984 Mystic
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut and the New York borderlands meet in the mid-eighties as maritime traditions and modern development converge. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Elm Grove Cemetery or explore the harbor layout near Mystic Seaport and the abandoned lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1984 Map of Ashaway, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Ashaway, 1985 Print
    1984 Ashaway
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Connecticut border comes alive in the mid-eighties as a landscape of river-driven industry and forest management. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverside villages like Potter Hill and White Rock or follow the path of the Conrail line.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 2001 Map of Watch Hill, 2003 Print
    2001 Map of Watch Hill, 2003 Print
    2001 Watch Hill
    2003 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island and Connecticut meet along the Pawcatuck River at the dawn of the millennium. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace property lines near Clarks Village, locate the Watch Hill Lighthouse, and explore the shoreline of Winnapaug Pond.

  23. 2001 Map of Ashaway, 2003 Print
    2001 Map of Ashaway, 2003 Print
    2001 Ashaway
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Connecticut borderlands come alive in the early 2000s, showing the industrial river towns of Pawcatuck and Ashaway. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Potter Hill to the St Michael Cem and Ward High Sch.

  24. 2011 Map of Mystic, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mystic, 2011 Print
    2011 Mystic
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stonington, including Groton, Southold, and other nearby areas

  25. 2012 Map of Old Mystic, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Old Mystic, 2012 Print
    2012 Old Mystic
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Stonington, including Groton, Ledyard, and other nearby areas

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