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East Haven Connecticut Map

Explore East Haven, 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 East Haven, Connecticut

How to Use This East Haven, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.293453
Longitude	-72.858994
Population	27,923
Density	876.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6512
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven
School District	East Haven School District

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About East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 27,923. The population density is 876.8 people per km². East Haven is located at 41.2935°N, 72.8590°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6512.

East Haven reveals itself through the steady, insistent pulse of the Farm River, which cuts a quiet path through the landscape toward the tides. It lies 3.8 miles southeast of New Haven, CT (from New Haven, CT: bearing 125°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of West Haven. The terrain rises gently toward the summit of Beacon Hill, offering a vantage point over the shifting light of the sky. Nearby, the still, deep waters of Lake Saltonstall mirror the changing seasons, providing a calm respite from the movement of the coastal air. To the south, the horizon is shaped by the presence of Morris Cove and the jagged outline of Black Rock, where the salt spray catches the afternoon sun. The East Haven Town Green sits at the center of this geography, a persistent anchor for the community amidst the surrounding woods and lowlands.

History in East Haven reflects the industrious spirit of early settlers who looked to the water and the earth for their livelihood. Small-scale manufacturing and trade traditionally defined the local economy, drawing strength from the proximity of the river and the reach of the harbor. Generations have worked in these sectors, shaping a legacy of labor that persists even as the modern landscape evolves. While the rhythm of industry has slowed from its peak, the town retains a grounded character built upon the foundations of those original craftsmen. Residents often observe that the texture of life here remains tied to the practical, enduring nature of the ground itself. Today, the economy balances these historical roots with the quiet demands of contemporary suburban life.

Cultural life in East Haven centers on the shared spaces where neighbors gather, most notably the East Haven Town Green, which serves as a stage for local events and seasonal celebrations. The spirit of the place is defined by a modest, enduring resilience, often reflected in the faces of those who have called the area home for decades. While the town does not claim a vast catalog of global celebrities, it maintains a strong internal identity that values local connection over outward spectacle. Visitors might note the quiet dignity of the architecture, where older structures stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Life moves with a deliberate pace, leaving room for the soft, gray light of a coastal evening to settle over the streets. This is a place where the daily habits of the people form a quiet, consistent harmony with the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grannis Lake (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 354° N
Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 210° SW
Eastwood Farms Phase Ii (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 015° N
Connecticut Trolley Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 166° S
Margaret Tucker Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 214° SW
Quarry Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 294° NW
Marquis de LaFayette Encampment (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 198° S
Beacon Hill (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 178° S
World War Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 201° S
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 201° S
East Haven Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 194° S
Quinnipiac Meadows Eugene Fargeorge Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 323° NW
North Light Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 105° E
Farm River State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 180° S
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.7 mi, 325° NW
Long Wharf Theatre (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 271° W
Little Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 292° W
Henry Gould Lewis (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 316° NW
Criterion (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 282° W
Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 285° W
Regional Water Authority Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 4.0 mi, 317° NW
The Hill Museum of Arts (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 276° W
One Hundred Second Infantry Regiment Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 293° NW
National Art Museum of Sport (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 268° W
Stony Creek Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 105° E
South Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 297° NW
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.2 mi, 125° SE · 3,061 acres
Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 297° NW
Dinosaur Rock (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 092° E
Great Harbor Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 8.6 mi, 105° E

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