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1950s Maps of Danbury, Connecticut

Explore 5 historic maps of Danbury from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Danbury's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Danbury's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Danbury, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
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