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Naugatuck Connecticut Map

Explore Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck, Connecticut

How to Use This Naugatuck, Connecticut Map

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

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.

CityNaugatuck
StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyNew Haven County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.48593
Longitude-73.050663
Population31,519
Density746.6 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code06770
Area Code203, 475, 860, 959
County SeatNew Haven
School DistrictNaugatuck School District

About Naugatuck, Connecticut

Naugatuck is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 31,519. The population density is 746.6 people per km². Naugatuck is located at 41.4859°N, 73.0507°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Naugatuck is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 06770.

Naugatuck occupies a rugged terrain where the persistent flow of Long Meadow Pond Brook defines the local topography. It lies 5.0 miles south of Waterbury, CT (from Waterbury, CT: bearing 180°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Ansonia. The landscape rises toward the elevation of City Hill, providing a firm verticality to the horizon that shapes the way light settles over the rooftops during the late afternoon. Residents often find respite in the quiet expanse of Breen Field, a space that anchors the daily movement of the people. Beyond the immediate center, the Naugatuck State Forest offers a dense canopy of timber, while the nearby Hopkins Pond provides a reflective stillness to the surrounding woods. Those seeking a longer trek through the brush often follow the Naugatuck Trail, which winds through the elevation changes that characterize this inland portion of the state.

Naugatuck grew from a tradition of manufacturing that once relied heavily on the energy provided by the local waterways to drive its early mills. The economy shifted over generations from specialized production to a diverse mix of modern industrial and service roles, maintaining a steady pace of labor that honors its origins. Small shops and factories remain scattered across the uneven ground, serving as silent witnesses to the ingenuity of the workers who built the infrastructure. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely quieted, the remnants of these foundations still influence the layout of the streets and the architectural character of the older districts. This industrial heritage informs the resilient spirit of Naugatuck, grounding the inhabitants in a history of practical craftsmanship and hard work.

Cultural life in Naugatuck reflects a blend of long-standing traditions and the evolving interests of a modern populace that values its distinct identity. Notable landmarks include the historic architecture that dots the center, where brick facades stand in contrast to the natural greenery of the surrounding slopes. Community events often bring neighbors together at local public spaces, fostering a sense of shared purpose that defines the social atmosphere. Among the individuals who have gained wider recognition from this place, the writer and humorist John Wallace "Johnny" Speight remains a point of local interest for his contributions to American media. Life here moves with a deliberate purpose, shaped by the intersection of forest, field, and the enduring influence of the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Breen Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 213° SW
  • Naugatuck River Water Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 296° NW
  • Soldiers' Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 320° NW
  • Fountain (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 320° NW
  • Peter Foley Little League Field (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 264° W
  • Fairchild Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 218° SW
  • Naugatuck State Forestt (State Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 192° S
  • Naugatuck State Forest (Old Forest Management Area) (State Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 192° S
  • Cotton Hollow Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 180° S
  • Larkin State Park Trail (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 333° NW
  • Hop Brook Lake (Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 336° NW
  • Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 334° NW
  • Town Of Middlebury (Water Co.) (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 315° NW
  • Josef and Anni Albers Foundation (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 126° SE
  • Harrub Pilgrim Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 356° N
  • Greetings from Waterbury (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 004° N
  • Regional Water Authority Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 5.6 mi, 126° SE
  • Roaring Brook Falls (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 092° E
  • World's Largest Pile of Horseshoes (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 176° S
  • Millstone (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 252° W
  • Seymour Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 193° S
  • Ball & Socket Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 078° E
  • Trolley Bed Preserve - West Gate (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 mi, 289° W
  • Southbury Playhouse (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 267° W
  • Country Cinema (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 337° NW
  • Watertown History Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 337° NW
  • Jonathan Dickerman House (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 120° SE
  • Charcoal Hearth Site (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 239° SW
  • Waterfall (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 038° NE
  • Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 162° S

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About This Naugatuck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Coordinates: 41.48593, -73.050663. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Naugatuck includes the ZIP code (06770), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of New Haven County (New Haven), and school district assignment (Naugatuck School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.