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Orange Connecticut Map

Explore Orange, 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 Orange, Connecticut

How to Use This Orange, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.27843
Longitude	-73.025661
Population	14,280
Density	320.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6477
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven
School District	Orange School District

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About Orange, Connecticut

Orange is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 14,280. The population density is 320.9 people per km². Orange is located at 41.2784°N, 73.0257°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6477.

Orange presents a landscape defined by the steady, winding passage of the Indian River as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 4.1 miles west of West Haven, CT (from West Haven, CT: bearing 278°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-southwest of New Haven.

The land surrounding Orange rises toward the modest elevation of Georges Cellar Hill, offering a quiet vantage point over the nearby depths of Buttermilk Hollow. To the south, the air carries a faint hint of the salt and tides that define the distant reaches of Milford Harbor, grounding the atmosphere in the rhythms of the coast. Residents often find respite in the quiet trails of the Kowal Nature Preserve, where the light filters through canopy leaves with a softened, amber clarity. Beyond these green spaces, the water of Clark Pond remains a still, reflective presence that anchors the local scenery throughout the changing seasons. The geography here is one of subtle shifts and measured distances, far removed from the sharp drama of distant mountain ranges.

Settlement in Orange began with deep roots in agriculture, a heritage that persists in the remaining tracts of open land and family-owned farms. Over time, the local economy transitioned from these agrarian beginnings into a blend of commerce and professional services that characterize the modern landscape. The proximity to industrial centers has historically shaped the development of the region, yet Orange retains a distinct identity defined by its careful balance of growth and preservation. Small businesses and professional offices now populate the thoroughfares, reflecting a stable economic rhythm that avoids the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs. This evolution has left behind a legacy of intentional development, where the architectural echoes of the past remain visible in the sturdy, enduring structures of the center.

Cultural life in Orange is marked by a communal spirit that surfaces during seasonal gatherings and local festivals, drawing neighbors together in shared celebration. The town maintains a reputation for a thoughtful, quiet atmosphere, where the focus rests on the quality of life and the strength of the local school system. Notable landmarks reflect a history of civic pride, while the proximity to the Regicides Trail offers a connection to the deeper, rugged history of the region. Among those who have called this place home, individuals such as the author Thornton Wilder have found inspiration in the quietude and understated grace of the surroundings. Even as the decades pass, Orange preserves a refined, steady character that favors the slow accumulation of tradition over the fleeting trends of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kowal Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 329° NW
Manley Heights (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 116° SE
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.3 mi, 244° SW
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 246° SW
National Art Museum of Sport (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 075° E
Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 216° SW
Center Stage Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 307° NW
Witek Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 319° NW
The Vine Sign (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 313° NW
Gilded Lily (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 204° SW
Simon Lake's Explorer Submarine (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 201° S
Defenders’ Monument (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 072° E
The Hill Museum of Arts (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 071° E
Simon Lake salvage sub wreck (Historic Ruins) — 4.7 mi, 199° S
Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 025° NE
South Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 042° NE
Mary Harkness Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 070° E
Silver Sands State Park/Charles Island Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.2 mi, 202° S
Indian Well State Park (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 308° NW
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 210° SW · 3,061 acres

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