2021 Map of Ansonia

About this map

The confluence of the Housatonic River and the Naugatuck River serves as the geographic anchor for this detailed mapping of industrial and residential growth in the Naugatuck Valley. The settlements of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton dominate the riverbanks, showing a dense network of streets and neighborhoods that climb the surrounding hills. Several major burial grounds, including Mount Saint Peters Cem and the Beth Israel Cem of Congregation Or Shalom, are situated near the waterways, providing essential records for genealogists. The influence of the Metro-North Railroad remains evident, tracing the river valley's floor through the heart of the urban centers. Away from the riverside hubs, the landscape transitions into the wooded slopes of Turkey Hill and Baldwin Hill, where local water resources like the Quillinan Reservoir and Wepawaug Reservoir support the region's infrastructure.