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Norwich Connecticut Map

Explore Norwich, 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 Norwich, Connecticut

How to Use This Norwich, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.548006
Longitude	-72.089454
Population	40,125
Density	552.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	6380
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New London
School District	Norwich School District

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About Norwich, Connecticut

Norwich is a locality in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 40,125. The population density is 552.1 people per km². Norwich is located at 41.5480°N, 72.0895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Norwich is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 6380.

Norwich unfolds across a landscape defined by the convergence of steep, weathered terrain and the persistent flow of the Shetucket River. It lies 11.7 miles north of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 6°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Conning Towers Nautilus Park. The land rises abruptly to the summit of Jail Hill, a prominence that offers a vantage point over the surrounding slopes and the low-lying basin of Kinney Flat. Beyond the immediate center, the earth shifts into the dense, tangled greenery of Pachaug State Forest, while closer to the water, the topography softens toward the sheltered reaches of Trading Cove. The air here holds a distinct, cool moisture, often carrying the scent of damp earth and moving water as it drifts from the river toward the nearby island of Holly Hock.

Settlers arrived in Norwich to leverage the power of the rushing currents, establishing a foothold at the confluence of waterways that promised early industrial viability. The architecture that followed reflects this ambition, with sturdy, Federal-period brick buildings and colonial foundations that anchor the streets to the hillside. Over generations, the labor of those who built the mills and carved paths through the woods transformed the wilderness into a center of commerce, leaving behind a legacy of stone walls that mark the boundaries of old properties. The history of Norwich remains quiet but visible, etched into the structural integrity of the older districts that cling to the uneven ground.

Economic life in Norwich has evolved from the early reliance on textile production to a broader spectrum of service, retail, and regional trade. Infrastructure follows the path of the river, connecting the industrial remnants of the past to the modern utility of the present. While the professional landscape is supported by local administrative and healthcare sectors, the proximity of educational opportunities ensures a steady exchange of knowledge and development. Residents move through a daily routine that bridges the gap between the quiet, suburban residential pockets and the busier corridors where the town’s primary industries operate, all while maintaining a steady, functional pace of life.

Cultural life in Norwich finds its focus in the communal spaces of Columbus Park, where the rhythms of the seasons dictate the flow of public gatherings and local festivals. While professional sports teams are generally followed in the wider regional context, the local spirit is often tied to the endurance of tradition and the preservation of historic landmarks that define the skyline. The natural environment provides a retreat for those seeking the solitude of the Narragansett Trail or the quiet beauty of Wheeler Pond, far removed from the clamor of coastal traffic. The character of Norwich remains rooted in its specific, rugged geography, offering a sense of place that is both enduring and unpretentious in its daily function.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Norwich Historical Society (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 297° NW
Mohegan Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 113° SE
Upper Falls Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 184° S
John F. Slater Memorial Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 152° SE
ArtSpace Norwich (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 153° SE
Nevertheless (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 157° SE
Gallery at the Wauregan (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 156° SE
Rotary Club Memorial to Peace (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 161° S
Fitzgerald Field (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 143° SE
Bear Hill Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 261° W
Franklin Swamp Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 329° NW
The Cabaret Theatre (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 180° S
Norwich State Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 168° S
Blue Slope Country Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 302° NW
Salt Rock State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 001° N
Mooween State Park (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 279° W
Plaque (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 338° N
Midden (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 278° W
Gardner Lake (State Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 257° W
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 175° S
Edward Waldo House Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 356° N
Premier Theatre (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 127° SE
Baker Animation Art Galleries & Collectibles (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 126° SE
Pachaug Pond (State Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 072° E
Dinosaur Tracks (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 168° S
Ledyard Oak Site (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 167° S
Lantern Hill (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 129° SE
Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.2 mi, 142° SE · 598 acres
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.7 mi, 222° SW · 74k acres

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