Poplar Plains Connecticut Map

About Poplar Plains, Connecticut

Poplar Plains is a locality in Western Connecticut (Fairfield County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,141. The population density is 434.7 people per km². Poplar Plains is located at 41.1714°N, 73.3771°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Poplar Plains unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a quiet expanse where the land breathes a deep, verdant sigh. It lies 4.0 miles north-north-east of Norwalk, CT (from Norwalk, CT: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Bridgeport. Here, the broad, sun-drenched fields give way to shadowed woods, the air thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a soft rain. The character of Poplar Plains is one of patient endurance, its stone farmhouses weathered like old hands, standing sentinel against the changing seasons. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the open country in a golden wash, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain and lending a painterly quality to the ordinary passage of the day. The history of Poplar Plains is etched into the very grain of its existence, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that has shaped its identity for generations. Originally settled by families drawn to the fertile soil, its economy has long been tied to the land, with apple orchards and dairy farms marking the agricultural heart of the region. Though larger industries have passed through, the enduring spirit of Poplar Plains remains rooted in its pastoral heritage. The old covered bridge, a silent guardian over the meandering river, stands as a quiet testament to a simpler time, a focal point for local lore and a gentle reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

About This Poplar Plains Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poplar Plains, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.1714, -73.3771. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Poplar Plains and Western Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Poplar Plains includes the ZIP code (06880), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Western Connecticut County, and school district assignment (Westport School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Poplar Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.