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Old Maps of Ridgefield, Connecticut for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 38 historic maps of Ridgefield. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Ridgefield's past.

Ridgefield, 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 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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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