Norwalk and its surrounding coastal neighborhoods define this Fairfield County landscape as it appeared in 2018. The map details the intricate shoreline of Long Island Sound, where the Norwalk River meets the sea at Norwalk Harbor. This area is characterized by a dense network of residential communities including South Norwalk, Rowayton, and Noroton Heights, interspersed with significant historical burial grounds like the Spring Grove Veterans Cem and Riverside Cem. The coastal geography is particularly complex, featuring numerous islands and points such as Chimon Island, Cockenoe Island, and Gregory Point. Beyond the urban centers, the map traces several small waterways including the Fivemile River and Goodwives River, which carve through the suburban landscape. Local education and religious history are represented by sites like Norwalk Community College and several denominational cemeteries, including Hebrew Cem and Saint Johns Cem, providing essential data for genealogists and local historians tracking the growth of these Connecticut shoreline towns.
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1892 · Stamford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Norwalk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Stamford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Norwalk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Oyster Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Oyster Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Stamford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Oyster Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Northport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Northport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500