Chimney Point Connecticut Map

About Chimney Point, Connecticut

Chimney Point is a locality in Western Connecticut (Fairfield County), Connecticut, United States. It is a small community with a population of 117. The population density is 298.7 people per km². Chimney Point is located at 41.5026°N, 73.4408°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44077.

Chimney Point exhales a quiet dignity, a place where the land gently inclines toward the broad embrace of Long Island Sound, its shores a mosaic of weathered stone and tenacious sea grass. It lies 7.5 miles north of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 5°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Bethel. The air here carries a briny tang, softened by the scent of pine needles from the surrounding wooded slopes, a constant reminder of the maritime influence that shapes its character. Sunsets paint the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fiery apricot, casting long, evocative shadows across the undulating terrain, and the occasional cry of a gull pierces the otherwise hushed atmosphere. It is a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, a place where the steady erosion of water meets the slow growth of trees. The history of Chimney Point is deeply entwined with the rhythms of the sea and the cultivation of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and sheltered coves, established farms that still dot the landscape, their fields a testament to generations of stewardship. The local economy, while now diversified, retains echoes of its maritime past, with a small but active fishing fleet still bringing in the day's catch. This connection to the water is more than just economic; it's woven into the very fabric of Chimney Point's identity, influencing its traditions and the unhurried pace of life. The weathered clapboard houses and the quiet hum of daily activity speak of a place that values continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the present.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chimney Point, Connecticut with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chimney Point and Western Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Chimney Point includes the ZIP code (44077), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Western Connecticut County, and school district assignment (New Milford School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chimney Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.