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Old Maps of Darien, Connecticut for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Darien with 33 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 Darien has changed over the decades.

Darien, CT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Stamford
    1892 Map of Stamford
    1892 Stamford
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and New York borderlands meet in the late nineteenth century, showing a coastal landscape defined by early rail lines and maritime harbors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished post offices from Banksville and Stanwich to the docks of Coscob Harbor.
  4. 1892 Map of Norwalk
    1892 Map of Norwalk
    1892 Norwalk
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coastline and its rural hinterlands are seen here in the late nineteenth century, showing the early density of harbor towns and scattered ridge-top farms. Genealogists can trace family lands near Greenfield Hill or follow the rails to the Five Mile River Sta. and Winnipauk.
  7. 1893 Map of Stamford
    1893 Map of Stamford
    1893 Stamford
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and New York borderlands near the Long Island Sound come alive in this late nineteenth-century study of maritime and rail connectivity. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Stamford, Greenwich, and Port Chester along the shoreline, or locate inland crossroads like Armonk and Banksville.
  10. 1893 Map of Norwalk
    1893 Map of Norwalk
    1893 Norwalk
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coastline thrives in the 1890s as a hub of rail transit and maritime trade. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family landmarks across Belden Hill, the historic centers of Norwalk, and the early stops of the Danbury and Norwalk R.R.
    12 unique versions available
  13. 1899 Map of Stamford
    1899 Map of Stamford
    1899 Stamford
    1899 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut and southeastern New York thrive at the turn of the century as the rail networks expand through the hills and shorelines. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and early village sites like Banksville, Scott Corners, and the maritime approaches near Stamford Harbor L.H.
    13 unique versions available
  16. 1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Northport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep harbors and maritime navigation. You can trace the early rail routes of the Long Island RR and locate historic coastal landmarks like Eatons Neck L.H. and Fort Salonga.
  19. 1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Northport
    1903 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep harbors and the expanding railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Northport and Huntington, or locate landmarks like Eaton Neck L.H. and Kings Park.
    8 unique versions available
  22. 1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Islip
    1904 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County at the start of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep north-shore harbors and the expansive Great South Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace early rail lines through Kings Park and Stony Brook, or locate the sprawling State Hospital and St. Dominic Convent.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Islip
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Suffolk County is shown during the early years of the war, as the automobile began to reshape the distance between historic North Shore harbors and the South Shore bays. Researchers can trace the path of the Long Island Motor Parkway, locate family plots at Pinelawn Cem, and identify coastal landmarks like Eaton Neck L H.
  28. 1943 Map of Norwalk South, 1947 Print
    1943 Map of Norwalk South, 1947 Print
    1943 Norwalk South
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline in the 1940s reveals a landscape of growing suburban towns and busy coastal rails. Trace the historic waterfronts of South Norwalk and Darien or explore offshore landmarks like Sheffield Island and Cockenoe Island.
  31. 1947 Map of Norwalk South
    1947 Map of Norwalk South
    1947 Norwalk South
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Fairfield County's post-war shoreline comes to life here, showing the intricate geography of the Norwalk Islands and growing railroad suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Noroton, Darien, and the unique grounds of the Ferndale Retreat.
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.
  43. 1951 Map of Norwalk South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Norwalk South, 1953 Print
    1951 Norwalk South
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coast comes alive in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of suburban expansion and deep-rooted maritime heritage. Trace local lineages and landmarks from Riverside Cemetery to the New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Lloyd Harbor, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lloyd Harbor, 1956 Print
    1954 Lloyd Harbor
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured in the mid-fifties during a period of refined coastal growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Immaculate Conception Seminary, Coindre Hall, and the historic Fort Hill overlooking Oyster Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  55. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Norwalk South, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Norwalk South, 1963 Print
    1960 Norwalk South
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coast in the early sixties showcases a period of rapid infrastructure growth alongside its maritime roots. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks from Talmadge Hill Chapel to the many family plots like Hoyt Cem and Waterbury Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of Stamford, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Stamford, 1964 Print
    1960 Stamford
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Fairfield County thrives in the early sixties, as suburban growth spreads north from the rail lines toward the Merritt Parkway. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of STAMFORD and Greenwich, locating the Old Burying Ground, Rippowam High Sch, and the waterfront at Shippan Point.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 New York
    1979 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the five boroughs are shown at a transformative moment mid-century as suburban expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through evolving neighborhoods from Rockville Centre to Sayville, or locate historic maritime landmarks like Eatons Neck and Montauk Point.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 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
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