Moosup Connecticut Map

About Moosup, Connecticut

Moosup is a locality in Northeastern Connecticut (Windham County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,885. The population density is 509.9 people per km². Moosup is located at 41.7129°N, 71.8809°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Moosup, a place where the air often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, lies in a gentle hollow of northeastern Connecticut's rolling terrain. It lies 16.5 miles north-east of Norwich, CT (from Norwich, CT: bearing 38°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of Danielson. The landscape here is a mosaic of mature woodlands, interspersed with fields that, even in their fallow state, suggest the patient work of generations. The Moosup River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through this country, its banks lined with the hardy flora of the region, whispering secrets to the passing breeze. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the mossy stones and the occasional weathered fence post that marks the edge of a forgotten pasture. The character of Moosup is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds a significant sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. Historically, Moosup owes much of its development to the very waterways that define its topography. The river was once the engine of industry, powering mills that transformed the raw materials of the surrounding forests and farms into goods for a growing nation. Evidence of this industrial past can still be found in the remnants of stone foundations and the occasional sturdy brick structure that stands as a silent witness to the town's economic evolution. While the clang of machinery has largely faded, a spirit of enterprise endures, now more often seen in the small businesses that serve the local populace, and in the agricultural endeavors that continue to shape the open spaces. The deep roots of this New England village are palpable, a sense of continuity woven into the very fabric of its existence, where the echoes of its past inform the present.

About This Moosup Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moosup, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.712877, -71.880905. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Moosup and Northeastern Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Moosup includes the ZIP code (06354), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Northeastern Connecticut County, and school district assignment (Plainfield School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Moosup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.