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Old Maps of Pleasure Beach, Waterford for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Pleasure Beach. 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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Pleasure Beach, Waterford 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. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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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