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Bethel Connecticut Map

Explore Bethel, Connecticut, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bethel, Connecticut

How to Use This Bethel, Connecticut Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bethel, Connecticut. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Connecticut or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bethel.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bethel
State	Connecticut (CT)
County	Fairfield County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.360293
Longitude	-73.413942
Population	11,582
Density	725.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6801
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Bridgeport
School District	Bethel School District

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About Bethel, Connecticut

Bethel is a locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 11,582. The population density is 725.6 people per km². Bethel is located at 41.3603°N, 73.4139°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6801.

Bethel rests upon an inland landscape where the steady flow of Sympaug Brook defines the local topography. It lies 2.6 miles southeast of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 128°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-southwest of Sandy Hook. The terrain rises toward the modest prominence of Town Hill, which offers a quiet vantage point over the surrounding woods and clearings. Those who walk the land observe how the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the meadows, casting long shadows that stretch toward Mountain Pond. The ground remains firm and fertile, far from the influence of any distant coastline, maintaining a character shaped by the interior rhythms of the earth. Even the nearby reaches of Pleasant Valley hold a stillness that reflects the enduring nature of this inland geography.

Bethel traces its early development through a history of small-scale agriculture and the eventual transition into an industrious hub for manufacturing. The local economy evolved from reliance on the soil toward the production of hats, an industry that once defined the rhythm of daily labor for generations of residents. Today, the commercial landscape reflects a shift toward diversified enterprises and smaller shops that populate the main thoroughfares. Stone walls remain as silent markers of a time when the labor of the hand was the primary currency of the region. Workers here contribute to a stable economic environment that values productivity while honoring the legacy of those who built the first mills and storefronts.

Bethel maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by the central presence of Pt Barnum Square, where people gather to mark the passage of the seasons. The town claims a historical connection to P.T. Barnum, whose influence as a legendary showman continues to color the local narrative. Notable events often draw the residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between the past and the present. Architecture in the center features traditional forms that suggest a deliberate, thoughtful pace of life, distinct from the frantic energy found in larger urban centers. The atmosphere remains quiet and grounded, characterized by a steady adherence to local traditions and a neighborly regard for the common spaces that define the spirit of Bethel.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Overlook Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 025° NE
Sympaug Pond (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 198° S
P.T. Barnum (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 001° N
Water Department Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 133° SE
Bethel Cinema (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 337° NW
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 336° NW
Eureka Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 268° W
Tarrywile Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 283° W
Lieutenant Kevin Kennedy Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 021° N
Limekiln Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 166° S
East Swamp Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 007° N
Joan Plishner Wildlife Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 139° SE
Putnam Memorial State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 138° SE
Prospect Hill (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 137° SE
Officer's Quarters (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 128° SE
Lions Club (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 321° NW
Gallows Hill Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 169° S
Boy Scouts of America (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 200° S
Redding Historical Society (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 156° SE
Made By Hand (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 292° W
Charles Ives cottage site (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 261° W
Charles Ives Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 300° NW
3-town Marker (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 158° S
Seven Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 193° S
Workshop Theatre Barn (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 216° SW
Ridgefield Guild of Artists (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 215° SW
The Battle Of Ridgefield (Registered Battlefield) — 6.7 mi, 221° SW
Ridgefield Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 217° SW
Everwonder Childrens Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 065° NE
Centennial Watershed State Forest (Nature Reserve) — 6.9 mi, 159° S

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