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Milford Connecticut Map

Explore Milford, 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 Milford, Connecticut

How to Use This Milford, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.222319
Longitude	-73.056495
Population	50,558
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6460
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven

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About Milford, Connecticut

Milford is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 50,558. Milford is located at 41.2223°N, 73.0565°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6460.

Milford reveals its character through the steady, patient flow of the Wepawaug River as it winds toward the coast, shaping the lowlands before meeting the salt air. The landscape here possesses a quiet gravity, where the elevation rises gently toward the modest rise of Knobb Hill and settles into the surrounding basin of Great Flat. Beyond the river’s path, the land opens toward the horizon where the tides of Milford Harbor pull at the shoreline, creating a rhythm of ebb and flow that dictates the pace of the day. The light over the water often turns a soft, bruised purple at dusk, casting long shadows across the local terrain of Wilcox Park, where the earth feels ancient and unhurried under the canopy of trees.

Settlers arrived here to anchor their lives in the fertile soil and the promise of the sheltered waters, building a foundation that favored endurance over haste. The early architecture reflects this deliberate approach, with sturdy structures that have weathered centuries of coastal winters and the persistent, salt-heavy winds. Milford grew from these initial efforts, expanding outward from the riverbanks while maintaining a connection to the maritime heritage that defined its first inhabitants. The legacy of those early days lingers in the way the streets are laid out, following the natural contours of the land rather than imposing a rigid grid upon the geography.

Economic life in Milford thrives on a blend of industrious enterprise and a commitment to professional growth, supported by a network of infrastructure that links the local workforce to the wider region. While local commerce centers on a diverse array of businesses, the proximity to various educational institutions ensures that the professional climate remains vibrant and forward-looking. The Wepawaug River still acts as a silent witness to the daily movement of commuters and the steady hum of commerce that defines the modern era. Meanwhile, the presence of nearby natural spaces like Walker Pond offers a quiet respite for those seeking balance, ensuring that the demands of industry never entirely obscure the natural stillness of the environment.

Cultural life in Milford expresses itself through the shared experiences of its people, from the vibrant energy of annual festivals that draw the community together to the quiet observation of the changing seasons along the coast. The sight of Charles Island standing solitary in the distance serves as a constant point of reference, a reminder of the geography that anchors every local gathering. Sports and academic pursuits remain central to the identity of the younger generations, while the landmarks scattered throughout the area provide a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. Whether walking along the shoreline or gathering for a town event, there is a tangible sense of belonging that defines the experience of living in Milford, where every resident participates in the ongoing narrative of the place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wilcox Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 072° E
World War II (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 243° SW
Simon Lake's Explorer Submarine (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 145° SE
Gilded Lily (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 349° N
Simon Lake salvage sub wreck (Historic Ruins) — 0.6 mi, 172° S
Silver Sands State Park/Charles Island Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.0 mi, 202° S
Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 338° N
Welchs Point Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 123° SE
Charles Island (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 176° S
Liberty Rock (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 239° SW
Milford Land Conservation Trust (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 233° SW
Fowler Island (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 291° W
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.6 mi, 326° NW
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 329° NW
Miniature Lighthouse (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 289° W
Boothe Memorial Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 288° W
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 226° SW
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.2 mi, 216° SW · 3,061 acres
Center Stage Theater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 348° N
Adventure Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 264° W
National Art Museum of Sport (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 046° NE
Housatonic Museum of Art (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 245° SW
Osborne Homestead Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 343° N
The Hill Museum of Arts (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 048° NE
Criterion (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 049° NE
Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 048° NE
Black Rock Auction & Design Center (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 246° SW
Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 024° NE
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 32.0 mi, 177° S · 23k acres

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