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Milford city Connecticut Map

Explore Milford city, 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 city, Connecticut

How to Use This Milford city, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.2255
Longitude	-73.0625
Population	51,023
Density	894.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6461
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven

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About Milford city, Connecticut

Milford city is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 51,023. The population density is 894.5 people per km². Milford city is located at 41.2255°N, 73.0625°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6461.

Milford city defines its character through the persistent, quiet passage of the Wepawaug River, which threads through the landscape like a silver needle stitching together the terrestrial and the aquatic. It lies 6.5 miles south-southeast of Shelton, CT (from Shelton, CT: bearing 166°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of Bridgeport. The terrain here softens as it approaches the coast, where the air grows heavy with the salt-scent of Milford Harbor. Beyond the reach of the tide, the land rises toward the subtle elevation of Knobb Hill, while inland water rests in the quiet depths of Walker Pond. Residents often walk the paths of Wilcox Park, where the light at dusk flattens against the grass, turning the greens into a muted, velvet gray that seems to hold the cooling temperature of the encroaching evening.

English settlers established their foothold here with a keen eye for the utility of the river-mouth, formalizing their presence by purchasing the land from the indigenous inhabitants to secure a reliable maritime gateway. The early layout of Milford city reflected the necessity of the era, favoring a concentration of dwellings and commerce near the water where the currents could support trade and local travel. Over the generations, the original wooden structures and stone foundations evolved, yet the town retained a sense of its initial purpose as a place where the land meets the sea. This history remains etched into the local identity, visible in the way the older, colonial-style architecture anchors the center of the municipality against the rapid pace of modern expansion.

Modern industry in Milford city has diversified from its maritime roots, fostering a robust local economy that balances retail centers, healthcare facilities, and a variety of light manufacturing hubs. Infrastructure is designed to support a steady flow of movement, connecting the residential outskirts to the bustling commercial corridors that define the contemporary workspace. While no major universities reside within the immediate limits, the proximity to regional centers of higher learning ensures a steady influx of academic influence and professional talent. The daily rhythm of the municipality relies on these interconnected systems, which keep the gears of local commerce turning with a predictable, efficient hum.

Cultural life in Milford city finds its expression in the seasonal gatherings that occupy the green spaces and the local coastline, drawing residents to the water’s edge for festivals that mark the passing of the year. The community values its public access to the shoreline, often turning toward the distant silhouette of Fowler Island as a point of orientation during summer celebrations. While the locality does not host major professional sports franchises, the local high school athletic programs provide a focal point for civic pride, often filling the air with the sharp, resonant sounds of autumn games. Notable individuals who have spent time here often speak of the specific, lingering quality of the maritime climate, a sensory detail that remains a quiet constant in the life of anyone who calls this place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gilded Lily (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 099° E
World War II (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 137° SE
Wilcox Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 118° SE
Simon Lake's Explorer Submarine (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 129° SE
Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 335° NW
Nigs Pond (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 190° S
Simon Lake salvage sub wreck (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 154° SE
Silver Sands State Park/Charles Island Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.1 mi, 185° S
Liberty Rock (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 230° SW
Fowler Island (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 289° W
Charles Island (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 174° S
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.3 mi, 330° NW
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 333° NW
Milford Land Conservation Trust (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 224° SW
Miniature Lighthouse (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 286° W
Boothe Memorial Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 286° W
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 220° SW
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.2 mi, 212° SW · 3,061 acres
Center Stage Theater (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 350° N
Adventure Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 261° W
National Art Museum of Sport (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 049° NE
Housatonic Museum of Art (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 242° SW
Osborne Homestead Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 344° N
The Hill Museum of Arts (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 050° NE
Black Rock Auction & Design Center (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 244° SW
The Nest Arts Factory (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 244° SW
Criterion (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 052° NE
Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 026° NE
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 32.2 mi, 176° S · 23k acres

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