Collinsville Connecticut Map

About Collinsville, Connecticut

Collinsville is a locality in Capitol (Hartford County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,963. The population density is 492.9 people per km². Collinsville is located at 41.8129°N, 72.9201°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Collinsville rests in a verdant hollow where the Farmington River, a ribbon of restless silver, has long been the town's principal architect. It lies 9.9 miles north of Bristol, CT (from Bristol, CT: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of West Hartford. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed valleys, where the deciduous trees, in their seasonal ballet of emerald, ochre, and russet, lend a softened, almost painterly quality to the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a distinct coolness, a breath from the water and the surrounding woodlands, and the light, when it slants through the leaves, seems to possess a peculiar clarity, illuminating the weathered clapboard of the older homes with an almost luminous grace. This particular corner of Connecticut has a rich industrial past, forever tied to the iron works that once roared and clanged along the riverbanks, shaping the very character of Collinsville. The Farmington River was not merely a scenic backdrop; it was the engine of progress, powering the mills and workshops that defined the local economy for generations. Though the heavy industries have largely receded, the legacy remains, visible in the sturdy brick buildings that now house artisanal shops and galleries, and in the quiet pride of a community that has gracefully navigated its transition, retaining a sense of industrious spirit and a deep connection to the waterway that continues to flow through its heart.

About This Collinsville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Collinsville, 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 Collinsville and Capitol County.

Detailed location data for Collinsville includes the ZIP code (06022), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Capitol County, and school district assignment (Canton 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 Collinsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.