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Old Maps of Waterford, Connecticut for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Waterford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Waterford, 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.
  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
  7. 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.
  10. 1934 Map of Niantic
    1934 Map of Niantic
    1934 Niantic
    1934 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut in the 1930s reveals a landscape of growing beach colonies and significant state institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Flanders Cem, or locate landmarks like the Seaside Connecticut State Sanatorium and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1938 Map of Niantic
    1938 Map of Niantic
    1938 Niantic
    1938 Print · USGS
    Niantic and East Lyme are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Connecticut shoreline evolved into a premier summer destination. Genealogists can locate family sites at Jordan Cem or St Marys Cem, while tracing the old Boston Post Road.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  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. 1958 Map of Niantic, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Niantic, 1959 Print
    1958 Niantic
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast at the dawn of the interstate era shows a mix of summer colonies and institutional history. Trace the development of Niantic and East Lyme through landmarks like the State Military Camp, Millstone Quarry, and the New London Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1983 Map of Niantic
    1983 Map of Niantic
    1983 Niantic
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut in the early eighties shows a landscape of beach colonies and strategic infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Niantic and Flanders while locating local landmarks like Stone Church, Jordan Cem, and the New London-Waterford Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 1984 Map of Uncasville
    1984 Map of Uncasville
    1984 Uncasville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Thames River valley in the early 1980s was a hub of naval and academic activity, from the USCG Academy to the U S Naval Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gales Ferry, locate dozens of burial sites like Hebrew Cem, and find landmarks like the Norwich State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1984 Map of New London
    1984 Map of New London
    1984 New London
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Thames River waterfront in the mid-1980s reveals a dense network of naval history and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the grounds of the US Coast Guard Academy or locate local landmarks like Cedar Grove Cemetery and the New London Harbor Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 2024 Map of Niantic, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Niantic, 2024 Print
    2024 Niantic
    2024 Print · USGS
    The New London County coast comes alive in this survey, showcasing the maritime heritage of Niantic and Waterford. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Burial Ground or Riverhead Cem and explore the historic military presence at NG Camp Niantic.
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