Explore New 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for New 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 New 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 | New Milford |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.577039 |
| Longitude | -73.408454 |
| Population | 7,160 |
| Density | 679.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 6776 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| County Seat | Bridgeport |
| School District | New Milford School District |
New Milford anchors a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet passage of the Great Brook as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 12.8 miles north of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 11°T), and is situated 18.5 miles west of Waterbury. The land rises steadily toward the prominence of Town Hill, while the nearby Indian Field creates a subtle, low-lying basin that catches the morning mist. Only two miles distant, the expansive waters of Lake Candlewood mirror the shifting clouds, providing a cool relief against the dense, inland air. Further afield, the Pootatuck State Forest offers a deeper woodland expanse for those seeking the solitude of shaded trails. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, catching the edges of the trees and casting long, sharp shadows across the quiet fields.
New Milford emerged as a settlement shaped by the labor of those who recognized the utility of the flowing water and the surrounding fertile soil. Early industry relied upon the energy of the waterways, fostering a local economy that eventually transitioned from agrarian roots into a diverse center for manufacturing and commerce. The rhythm of daily life still reflects this history, as the presence of old structures reminds observers of a time when the pulse of the region was dictated by the turning of mill wheels. Residents continue to engage in a blend of professional services and small-scale trade that sustains the vitality of the local economy. Even as modern demands reshape the commercial landscape, the integrity of the original layout remains a testament to the foresight of its founders.
New Milford maintains a distinct cultural character centered around the historic New Milford Twon Green, a public space that serves as the social meridian for the surrounding neighborhood. Residents often gather here to mark the turn of the seasons or to participate in the local events that define the calendar of the year. Visitors may walk the nearby Candlewood Trail to appreciate the quietude of the woods, a path that offers a different perspective on the regional topography. Among the notable figures associated with the wider history of the region, the painter Roger Meddows Taylor once found inspiration within these borders, contributing to the artistic lineage of the area. The atmosphere remains grounded and deliberate, favoring a pace that allows for a genuine connection to the land and the quiet history of the people who reside here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Milford, Connecticut. Coordinates: 41.577039, -73.408454. 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 New Milford includes the ZIP code (6776), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Fairfield County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (New Milford 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |