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Danbury Connecticut Map

Explore Danbury, 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 Danbury, Connecticut

How to Use This Danbury, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.398741
Longitude	-73.478103
Population	86,518
Density	794.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	6810
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Bridgeport
School District	Danbury School District

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About Danbury, Connecticut

Danbury is a locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 86,518. The population density is 794.8 people per km². Danbury is located at 41.3987°N, 73.4781°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Danbury is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 6810.

Danbury commands the landscape where the Still River carves a deliberate path through the interior terrain, defining the movement of water and light across the valley floor. It lies 16.7 miles northwest of Trumbull Center, CT (from Trumbull Center, CT: bearing 308°T), and is situated 2.6 miles northwest of Bethel. The elevation rises toward the modest prominence of Deer Hill, providing a vantage point that overlooks the dense, quiet sprawl of the surrounding woodland. At the center of daily activity, Elmwood Park offers a localized expanse of green space that anchors the streetscape, while the calm waters of Turtle Pond gather in a shallow basin nearby. The atmosphere here carries the weight of inland air, cool and steady, far removed from the volatile climate of the coast, as the sun casts long, slanted shadows over the uneven ground during the late afternoon.

European settlers arrived in this inland territory during the late seventeenth century, drawn by the potential for agriculture and the abundant timber found in the vicinity. Danbury evolved from a modest agrarian outpost into a significant manufacturing hub, gaining recognition throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a primary center for the production of felt hats. This industry transformed the social and physical architecture of the area, drawing a diverse workforce that built the sturdy, functional structures that still line the older sections of the streets today. The legacy of this era persists in the quiet, industrial rhythm of the local buildings, which stand as enduring remnants of a period when the output of these workshops reached markets across the continent.

Economic life in Danbury now rests upon a diverse foundation of corporate headquarters, medical services, and retail operations that sustain a steady pace of productivity. Western Connecticut State University serves as an intellectual anchor, bringing a consistent influx of students and academic discourse that influences the local character and professional environment. Infrastructure projects and modern thoroughfares support the flow of commuters and commerce, linking the various sectors of the economy to the broader region. The persistent presence of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented businesses ensures that the daily routine remains grounded in practical, tangible work, mirroring the industrious spirit that characterized the early development of the region.

Cultural life in Danbury moves in harmony with the changing seasons, marked by the presence of university sports teams and a variety of community gatherings that bring people into the public squares. The Danbury Railway Museum occupies a historic station, preserving the mechanical heritage of the region, while local festivals draw residents to celebrate the arts and the specific identity of their home. Notable figures such as the composer Charles Ives were shaped by the quiet, introspective atmosphere of this region, reflecting a sensibility that finds beauty in the subtle textures of the land. Whether observing the clear sky above the Still River or walking through the corridors of the public library, one encounters a place where the focus remains on the deliberate, steady cultivation of a life well-lived, away from the clamor of the distant world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Charles Ives Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 252° W
West Lake Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.0 mi, 285° W
Lower Kohanza Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 360° N
Lake Wackawana (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 049° NE
Made By Hand (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 188° S
Lake Kenosia Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 231° SW
Greek Letter Pi (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 050° NE
9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 111° E
Upper Kohanza Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 339° N
Tarrywile Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 139° SE
The Vietnam War Monument (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
The Korean War Monument (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 173° S
Pine Mountain (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 194° S
Bethel Cinema (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 120° SE
Charles Ives cottage site (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 195° S
East Swamp Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 100° E
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 193° S
Empire Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 292° W
Officer's Quarters (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 129° SE
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 043° NE
Hammond Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 229° SW
Redding Historical Society (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 141° SE
The Battle Of Ridgefield (Registered Battlefield) — 7.8 mi, 188° S
Workshop Theatre Barn (Theatre) — 8.0 mi, 184° S
Ridgefield Guild of Artists (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 183° S
Colabella Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 187° S
Watchtower Educational Center (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 323° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.5 mi, 340° N · 110k acres

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