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Kensington Connecticut Map

Explore Kensington, 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 Kensington, Connecticut

How to Use This Kensington, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.625618
Longitude	-72.768722
Population	9,962
Density	641.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	06037
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Hartford
School District	Berlin School District

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About Kensington, Connecticut

Kensington is a locality in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,962. The population density is 641.7 people per km². Kensington is located at 41.6256°N, 72.7687°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 06037.

Kensington occupies a quiet stretch of inland terrain defined by the steady, persistent presence of the Mattabesset River. It lies 1.9 miles south-southeast of New Britain, CT (from New Britain, CT: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-southwest of Hartford. The landscape around Kensington unfolds as a series of modest elevations, with Turkey Hill rising two miles away to anchor the horizon. Sunlight here often catches the stillness of Norton Pond, a small body of water that offers a cool reflection of the sky just a short distance from the center. Residents often walk through the grounds of Deming Park, where the land provides a simple, green reprieve from the daily pulse of modern life. Even in the cooler months, the air holds a crisp, earthen weight that speaks of the deep, inland soil.

Kensington grew from early roots in manufacturing, drawing its initial energy from the power of local waterways and a spirit of industrious craftsmanship. The local economy transitioned from agrarian foundations to a focus on specialized light manufacturing and diverse commercial trade. Over many decades, the rhythm of work in Kensington shifted to meet the changing demands of a broader regional market, yet it retained a distinct sense of focus. Small businesses and professional services now populate the corridors where once the clatter of machinery defined the working day. This transition left behind a legacy of pragmatic resilience, where the architecture reflects a blend of functional utility and modest residential comfort.

Cultural life in Kensington centers on a shared appreciation for the quiet persistence of its neighborhoods and the traditions that bind residents together across generations. Local events often draw people to public spaces, fostering a sense of connection that defines the daily experience of living here. The character of Kensington is marked by a blend of long-standing family history and the steady arrival of new inhabitants seeking a stable, grounded life. While the area avoids the clamor of major urban centers, it maintains a steady, deliberate pace that favors community engagement. The land itself, with its proximity to the Mattabesset River and the nearby trails, remains the silent witness to the evolving story of the people who call this place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paper Goods Pond (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 300° NW
Kensington Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 256° W
Willard Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 149° SE
Community Grounds & Centurelli Field (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 117° SE
Bicentennial Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 204° SW
Hart Ponds (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 253° W
Sage Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 138° SE
Lions Fairgrounds (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 092° E
Repertory Theatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 334° NW
Silver Lake Water Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 179° S
Silver Lake (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 181° S
Hole In The Wall (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 346° N
World War I Monument (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 341° N
New Britain Industrial Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 346° N
Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 175° S
Silver Lake State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 183° S
Borinqueneers Monument (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 347° N
CT DOT Infrastructure Showcase (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 041° NE
Samuel S.T. Chen Art Center (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 359° N
Hospital Rock (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 327° NW
Plainville Historic Center (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 301° NW
Will Warren's Den (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 327° NW
Gallery 53 (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 196° S
Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 197° S
Butler Saw Mill (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 081° E
Cromwell Meadows State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 115° SE
Butler Grist Mill (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 081° E
Black Pond State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 7.0 mi, 168° S
Day-Lewis Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 330° NW
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.6 mi, 102° E · 74k acres

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