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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Ridgefield, Connecticut

Explore 24 historic maps of Ridgefield from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Ridgefield's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Ridgefield's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Ridgefield, CT maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  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. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  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. 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.
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