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New Canaan Connecticut Map

Explore New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, Connecticut

How to Use This New Canaan, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.146763
Longitude	-73.494845
Population	6,220
Density	1550.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	06840
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Bridgeport
School District	New Canaan School District

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About New Canaan, Connecticut

New Canaan is a locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,220. The population density is 1550.4 people per km². New Canaan is located at 41.1468°N, 73.4948°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 06840.

New Canaan occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet passage of the Fivemile River, which carves its path through the verdant terrain. It lies 5.0 miles west-northwest of Norwalk, CT (from Norwalk, CT: bearing 294°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northeast of Stamford. The local geography centers upon the elevation of Church Hill, a natural prominence that offers a vantage point over the surrounding woodlands and residential estates. Residents often walk the grounds of Mead Memorial Park, where the interplay of light and shadow across the grass defines the changing seasons. Though New Canaan remains inland, the air carries a subtle, saline suggestion of the distant Huntington Bay, situated fourteen miles to the south. A short distance away, the calm surface of Mill Pond reflects the sky, providing a mirror for the dense canopy of trees that defines the area.

New Canaan grew from its early agricultural foundations into a settlement that balanced modest industry with the preservation of its natural borders. Local commerce flourished as the economy shifted away from the early mills that once utilized the currents of the Fivemile River for power. The legacy of these early builders persists in the architecture found throughout the village, where stone walls mark the boundaries of properties once carved from the woods. Today, the economy of New Canaan reflects a modern professional character, though it retains the quiet, deliberate pace of its colonial predecessors. Industry here is less about the factory floor and more about the exchange of ideas and the maintenance of a sophisticated, self-contained market. The town continues to sustain a unique economic rhythm, favoring the stability of local enterprise over large-scale, impersonal development.

Cultural life in New Canaan is marked by an appreciation for modern design and an enduring commitment to the arts. The Glass House, a structural marvel of transparency and steel, stands as a testament to the influence of Philip Johnson, one of the most famous architects to call the region his home. The town frequently gathers for local events at Mead Memorial Park, where the shared space fosters a sense of collective identity among its inhabitants. History feels present in the Federal-period buildings that house shops and cafes, grounding daily life in a tangible, enduring aesthetic. While the pace of modern existence is rapid, the people of New Canaan find solace in the preservation of their landmarks and the quietude of their wooded lanes. It is a place where the weight of tradition and the clarity of modern thought coexist without friction.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Playhouse (Theatre) — 0.0 mi, 063° NE
John Rogers Studio and Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 339° N
Mead Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 199° S
New Canaan Frame & Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 073° E
New Canaan Historical Society (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 330° NW
Fivemile River Water Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 019° N
Waveny Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Silvermine Guild Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 083° E
The Mather Homestead (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 155° SE
Sterling Farms Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 209° SW
Stamford Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 239° SW
911 Arch (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 253° W
Dorothy Heroy Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 301° NW
Leornard Bradley Plaque (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 051° NE
Wilton Heritage Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 050° NE
Grumman ave/ Merritt pkwy bridge (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 085° E
UN Tree of Norwalk (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 123° SE
Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 173° S
A Place Like Hlme (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.4 mi, 278° W
Darien Arts Center (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 174° S
AMC Royale 6 (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 103° E
Earthplace (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 089° E
Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 250° W
Mianus River Gorge Preserve (Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 279° W
Rowayton Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 154° SE
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.4 mi, 133° SE · 3,061 acres
Sherwood Island State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 106° E
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 182° S · 6,772 acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 29.5 mi, 338° N · 110k acres

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