1943 Map of New Haven

About this map

New Haven radiates from its harbor toward the surrounding ridges in this 1943 survey, revealing the city's dense urban core and industrial waterfront during the height of the Second World War. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the bustling streets of Fair Haven and Westville to the prominent heights of West Rock Ridge. Along the coast, the recreational and maritime character of the era is evident at Savin Rock and the Sandy Point Lighthouse, while inland, the transport network is anchored by the extensive New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines. Significant local heritage is preserved in the cluster of burial grounds near the West River, including St Lawrence Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery. The map captures a moment when early parkways like the Baldwin Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway were beginning to shape modern regional travel.