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Cheshire Connecticut Map

Explore Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, Connecticut

How to Use This Cheshire, Connecticut Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cheshire, 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 Cheshire.

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	Cheshire
State	Connecticut (CT)
County	New Haven County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.498986
Longitude	-72.900658
Population	6,499
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6410
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven

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About Cheshire, Connecticut

Cheshire is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,499. Cheshire is located at 41.4990°N, 72.9007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6410.

Cheshire maintains a quiet presence amidst the inland terrain of Connecticut, defined by the steady flow of the Mill River that carves its way through the local landscape. It lies 5.4 miles northwest of Wallingford Center, CT (from Wallingford Center, CT: bearing 309°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-southeast of Waterbury. The topography around Cheshire is marked by modest elevations, including the prominent slope of Jinny Hill and the nearby lowlands of Copper Valley. Residents often find respite at the Bartlem Recreation Area, where the open fields invite a gentle pause in the daily routine. A short distance away, the waters of Broad Brook Reservoir provide a reflective surface that mirrors the changing colors of the woodland canopy. Even as the afternoon sun casts long, shifting shadows across the earth, the land retains a sense of enduring composure.

Agriculture once served as the primary engine for Cheshire, as farmers cultivated the fertile soil that long defined the local identity. Over time, the economy transitioned toward light industry and suburban development, though vestiges of its agrarian roots remain visible in the stone walls that lace the woods. The town expanded as a hub for regional trade, benefiting from its central position and access to inland thoroughfares. During the warmer months, the air carries a crisp, earthy scent from the surrounding fields, signaling a cycle of production that has persisted for generations. While the modern marketplace is diverse, the character of Cheshire remains anchored in the steady, industrious spirit of its early inhabitants.

Community life in Cheshire finds expression through local gatherings and the preservation of historic sites that punctuate the landscape. The Quinnipiac Trail offers a path for those who seek to wander through the deeper stretches of the nearby Naugatuck State Forest, where the silence is broken only by the movement of wind through the trees. Notable figures such as the renowned actor James Van Patten have ties to the area, contributing to the distinct cultural thread that runs through the local population. Schools and public spaces serve as the focal points for residents, fostering a sense of connection that defines the daily experience. Whether walking through the corridors of history or participating in contemporary events, those who spend time in Cheshire recognize a pace of life that prizes both substance and reflection.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bartlem Recreation Area (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 190° S
Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 261° W
Cheshire Park & Rec Dept. & Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 198° S
Ball & Socket Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 312° NW
Maribeth McCarthy Demma (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 217° SW
Roaring Brook Falls (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 243° SW
Cheshire Land Trust. Inc. (Helen Russell Memorial) (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 237° SW
Quinnipiac River Water Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 040° NE
Naugatuck State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 213° SW
Sleeping Giant State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 175° S
Fusco Field (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 257° W
Regional Water Authority Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.5 mi, 188° S
Red Bridge (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 063° NE
Rochambeau Monument (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 347° N
Wallingford Public Access (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 127° SE
Wallingford Historical Society (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 129° SE
Jonathan Dickerman House (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 180° S
Blake's Aqua Den (Aquarium) — 5.6 mi, 141° SE
Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 061° NE
Josef and Anni Albers Foundation (Arts Centre) — 5.7 mi, 239° SW
Gallery 53 (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 061° NE
Waterfall (Viewpoint) — 6.6 mi, 342° N
Maori Head (Public Artwork) — 7.8 mi, 298° NW
Silver Lake (State Recreation Area) — 8.0 mi, 048° NE
Black Pond State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 8.5 mi, 077° E
Libby's Lump (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 349° N
Washington Trail monument (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 110° E
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.1 mi, 174° S
World's Largest Pile of Horseshoes (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 227° SW
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 063° NE · 74k acres

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