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Old Maps of New Canaan, Connecticut for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 27 historic maps of New Canaan. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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New Canaan, 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. 1943 Map of Norwalk North, 1947 Print
    1943 Map of Norwalk North, 1947 Print
    1943 Norwalk North
    1947 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Wilton and Weston are captured here during the mid-1940s as infrastructure began to modernize the valley. Researchers can trace the early path of the Merritt Parkway, find the Low-Heywood School, and locate the former Norwalk Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1947 Map of Pound Ridge
    1947 Map of Pound Ridge
    1947 Pound Ridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Westchester and Fairfield county line was a landscape of estates and massive reservoirs in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Scott Corners, the historic Sunset Home (County Poor Farm), and the grounds of the Childs Estate.
  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. 1951 Map of Norwalk North, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Norwalk North, 1952 Print
    1951 Norwalk North
    1952 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Norwalk and Wilton are shown in the early fifties during a period of steady suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bald Hill Cem, Hurlbutt Sch, and the old Winnipauk Mill Pond.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Pound Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the early fifties, showing the rural character of Westchester and Fairfield counties before significant suburbanization. Trace local heritage through family landmarks like Becks Hill and numerous burial sites such as Pound Ridge Cem and Waterbury Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1960 Map of Pound Ridge, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Pound Ridge, 1961 Print
    1960 Pound Ridge
    1961 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Connecticut are captured here during the post-war growth of the early sixties. Researchers can find numerous small family cemeteries like Williams Cem and Waterbury Cem or trace the early paths of the Merritt Pkwy and Mianus River Gorge.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1960 Map of Norwalk North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Norwalk North, 1962 Print
    1960 Norwalk North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County's suburban landscape is captured here in the early sixties as it expanded across the ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family names and landmarks like Lakeview Cemetery, Cannondale, and the Silvermine community.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  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. 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
  67. 1987 Map of Stamford
    1987 Map of Stamford
    1987 Stamford
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County shoreline is captured during the mid-eighties, showing the dense growth of Stamford and Greenwich as they transitioned into major commercial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and parish roots at St Johns Cemetery, Stanwich Ch, and Newfield Cem.
  70. 2023 Map of Pound Ridge, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Pound Ridge, 2023 Print
    2023 Pound Ridge
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Westchester and Connecticut borderlands are documented here during a period of modern preservation and suburban maturity. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites, from Burial Hill to the Potters Field of Stamford Cem, while tracing the wooded depths of Mianus Gorge.
  73. 2024 Map of Stamford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Stamford, 2024 Print
    2024 Stamford
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut at the edge of the sound comes alive in this detailed look at the Fairfield County shoreline. Researchers can trace ancestral lines through numerous local burial sites like Waterbury Cem and Saint Mary Putnam Cem, or explore the geography of Old Greenwich and Cos Cob.
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