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Old Maps of Danbury, Connecticut

Explore 44 old maps of Danbury, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1892 Map of Danbury
    1892 Map of Danbury
    1892 Danbury
    1892 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County thrived as a railroad and industrial hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace old neighborhoods in Danbury and Bethel, or locate landmarks like the Putnam Monument and Sandy Hook Station.
    11 unique versions available
  4. 1892 Map of Carmel
    1892 Map of Carmel
    1892 Carmel
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Putnam and Westchester borderlands are captured here in the late 1800s, showcasing a landscape of critical rail junctions and expanding reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Coles Mills and Towner, or follow the industrial activity at the Tilly Foster Mine.
  7. 1893 Map of Carmel
    1893 Map of Carmel
    1893 Carmel
    1893 Print · USGS
    Lower New York and western Connecticut appear here in the final decade of the nineteenth century, as the Croton watershed was being engineered for the city. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Mahopac Branch and find local landmarks such as the Tilly Foster Mine and Somers Center.
  10. 1894 Map of Carmel
    1894 Map of Carmel
    1894 Carmel
    1894 Print · USGS
    Lower New York and western Connecticut appear here in the late nineteenth century as the Croton watershed was being heavily reshaped. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Brewster, the depths of the Tilly Foster Mine, and the original rail paths of the Mahopac Branch.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1915 Map of Danbury, 1921 Print
    1915 Map of Danbury, 1921 Print
    1915 Danbury
    1921 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County in the early twentieth century was a hub of railway activity and village life. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Housatonic Railroad and locate local landmarks like the Fair Grounds or the Putnam Monument.
  16. 1928 Map of Carmel
    1928 Map of Carmel
    1928 Carmel
    1928 Print · USGS
    Near the New York and Connecticut border during the late 1920s, this landscape shows a network of massive reservoirs built to serve the city. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era developments like the New York and Harlem RR and locate sites such as the Tilly Foster Mine and Farmers Mills.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Brewster, 1956 Print
    1943 Map of Brewster, 1956 Print
    1943 Brewster
    1956 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the 1940s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Croton Watershed's massive reservoirs. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Sodom to Milltown, or locate landmarks like Big Elm Sch and Beaver Bog Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Peach Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The hills of Westchester and Fairfield counties appear in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and old turnpike crossings. Genealogists can trace family lines through June Cem, the Peach Lake Meeting House, and landmarks in South Salem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Peach Lake
    1946 Map of Peach Lake
    1946 Peach Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut border country comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of lakeside hamlets and rising reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through landmarks like the Peach Lake Meeting House, Lewisboro Sch, and Drews Cliff Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Brewster
    1946 Map of Brewster
    1946 Brewster
    1946 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut state line is defined by massive reservoirs and rural crossroads in the mid-forties. Genealogists can trace family legacies through Union Cem, Big Elm Sch, and the uniquely named settlement of Sodom.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 1951 Map of Bethel, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Bethel, 1953 Print
    1951 Bethel
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Bethel and Redding are shown in the early fifties during a period of steady growth along the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line. Researchers can trace historic local sites such as the Putnam Memorial Camp Grounds, St Marys Cem, and the old New Redding Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Danbury, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Danbury, 1955 Print
    1953 Danbury
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Danbury and its surrounding hills show a landscape shaped by the waters of Lake Candlewood and the Still River. Trace the early development of Candlewood Isle, the historic Danbury Fairgrounds, and the State Teachers College.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Peach Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Peach Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Peach Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut state line bisects this mid-century landscape of reservoir waters and quiet village centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Mead Cem, St Johns Ch, and the old Township Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Brewster, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Brewster, 1960 Print
    1958 Brewster
    1960 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands come alive in the late fifties as rail lines and new highways intersect among the Croton reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace old community ties in Sodom, Milltown, and the lakeside homes around Putnam Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1959 Map of Bethel, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Bethel, 1961 Print
    1959 Bethel
    1961 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Bethel and Ridgefield are shown during the late fifties as suburban growth began to meet the older rail corridors. Researchers can trace historic property lines and community landmarks including Putnam Memorial State Park, the Redding School, and Nod Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 1963 Map of Danbury, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Danbury, 1965 Print
    1963 Danbury
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Danbury and its surrounding lakefront communities are caught here at a peak of postwar growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Candlewood Isle, locate the historic Old Main St Cem, or study the grounds of the Danbury Fairgrounds.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1970 Map of Bethel, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bethel, 1973 Print
    1970 Bethel
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Bethel and Redding are shown in the early seventies, balancing industrial roots with growing suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and sites like Umpawaug Cemetery, St Andrews Ch, and the Penn Central rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Bridgeport
    1986 Print · USGS
    Spanning the New York and Connecticut border in the mid-eighties, this survey shows the dense rail and parkway network connecting the Hudson to the Sound. Researchers can trace the massive New Croton Reservoir system or locate landmarks like the West Point U.S. Military Academy.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1998 Map of Peach Lake, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Peach Lake, 2001 Print
    1998 Peach Lake
    2001 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the late 1990s as a landscape of ridges and reservoir-fed valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Johns Ch, North Salem, and the Peach Lake Meetinghouse.
  73. 2010 Map of Peach Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Peach Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Peach Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Danbury, including Ridgebury, Southeast, and other nearby areas
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