Explore Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield.
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 | Ridgefield |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.269688 |
| Longitude | -73.492611 |
| Population | 7,596 |
| Density | 468.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 6877 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| County Seat | Bridgeport |
| School District | Ridgefield School District |
Ridgefield commands a high vantage point where the terrain rises to meet the sky at Prospect Hill. It lies 8.2 miles south-southwest of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northeast of Bedford. Gentle slopes characterize the surrounding landscape, which sits well inland from any coastal influence. The waters of Ridgefield Brook trace a quiet path through the terrain, while the peaceful surface of Johns Pond offers a reflective stillness just a short distance away. Residents often wander through the expanse of Town Open Space (east Ridge Road) to observe the shifting shadows cast by the afternoon sun across the rocky ground. This terrain fosters a sense of solitude, far removed from the bustle of the wider world.
Settlers first recognized the strategic value of this elevated land, establishing an economy that evolved from agrarian roots into a refined professional enclave. Early industry once relied on the ingenuity of local mills, though the modern economy now favors a blend of commerce and service-oriented enterprise. The architecture of Ridgefield preserves the legacy of those who shaped its early development, showcasing colonial and Federal-period brickwork that stands as a silent witness to centuries of change. While the rhythm of daily life has accelerated, the underlying structure of the local economy remains tethered to a tradition of craftsmanship and careful stewardship. This history informs the present, ensuring that the legacy of earlier generations remains visible in the steady, measured pace of contemporary business.
Cultural life in Ridgefield finds its expression in public gatherings and a shared appreciation for the arts, which flourish within the quietude of the landscape. Notable landmarks, such as the Keeler Tavern Museum, serve as anchors for the collective memory, drawing visitors who seek a deeper connection to the past. The town has been a residence for figures of significant cultural reach, including the playwright Eugene O’Neill, whose presence left an indelible mark on the creative spirit of the neighborhood. Seasonal events bring the residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that defines the character of the community. Here, the quality of light at dusk transforms the familiar streets into a theater of long shadows and amber hues, marking the end of another day in a place that values its own deliberate, quiet composure.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Coordinates: 41.269688, -73.492611. 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 Ridgefield includes the ZIP code (6877), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Fairfield County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Ridgefield 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. |