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Stamford Connecticut Map

Explore Stamford, 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 Stamford, Connecticut

How to Use This Stamford, Connecticut Map

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

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	Stamford
State	Connecticut (CT)
County	Fairfield County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.079611
Longitude	-73.54608
Population	135,470
Density	1390.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	6906
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Bridgeport
School District	Stamford School District

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About Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford is a locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. With a population of 135,470, Stamford is a major urban centre in Connecticut. The population density is 1390.5 people per km². Stamford is located at 41.0796°N, 73.5461°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Stamford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 6906.

Stamford anchors a landscape defined by the steady, persistent movement of the Rippowam River as it carves a path toward the sea. It lies 8.1 miles west-southwest of Norwalk, CT (from Norwalk, CT: bearing 237°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-northeast of Port Chester. The physical character of Stamford is shaped by these low-lying waters and the gentle rise of Palmer Hill, which stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding terrain. Within the boundaries of Veterans Memorial Park, the ground holds the weight of communal space, offering a quiet, green reprieve where the air often carries a crisp, saline note from the distant Port Chester Harbor. Nearby, the natural depression of Halloween Basin marks the earth with a distinct, shallow contour, while the proximity of Jack Island adds a sense of islanded geography to the wider coastal vista.

English settlers established the foundations of Stamford in the mid-seventeenth century, seeking a place where the confluence of land and water could sustain a growing population. These early residents carved their lives out of the wilderness, building structures that reflected the practical, enduring sensibilities of the time. Over the generations, Stamford evolved from a collection of colonial outposts into a place where the architecture began to shift from simple wood frames to more permanent, industrious forms. The history of the place remains etched in the way the streets follow the ancient, winding tracks near the riverbanks, preserving the memory of those who first cleared the soil and surveyed the horizon.

Economic life in Stamford pulses with a modern intensity, driven by a concentration of corporate headquarters and a robust financial sector that keeps the local pulse quick and steady. Infrastructure supports this commerce through a dense network of transit lines that connect the workforce to the wider region, while the presence of satellite campuses for higher education institutions ensures a continuous flow of ideas and professional development. Industrial heritage remains visible in the repurposed spaces that once held mills or factories, now housing the offices and digital enterprises that define the current era. The quiet, orderly movement of commuters through the transit hubs suggests a place that is perpetually in motion, balancing the demands of global business with the realities of its own geography.

Cultural life in Stamford expresses itself through a diverse calendar of annual festivals and local gatherings that draw people into the public squares and parklands. While the professional sports scene is dominated by the proximity to major regional teams, the local spirit is found in the high school rivalries and community leagues that play out on the fields near the Rippowam River. Residents often retreat to the quiet banks of Mill Pond for reflection, finding a stillness there that contrasts with the brisk pace of the downtown corridor. Notable individuals, including legendary figures of stage and screen like Gene Wilder and Christopher Lloyd, have at times called the area home, lending a subtle layer of artistic recognition to the local identity. The daily rhythm is one of purposeful activity, where the light hits the glass-fronted buildings at dusk, casting long, sharp shadows across the pavement and signaling the end of another productive day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
Stamford History Center (Historic Site) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
Ferguson Library (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.6 mi, 164° S
Currier Museum of Art (Stamford Branch) (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 164° S
Palace Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.6 mi, 165° S
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 319° NW
Veterans Memorial Park (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 163° S
Mill River Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 162° S
Cummings Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 158° S
The Great Island (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 151° SE
Meadowpark Open Space #2 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 332° NW
Horon Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
Meadowpark Open Space #3 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 339° N
John A Scalzi Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 188° S
E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 203° SW
Jordan's Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 309° NW
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 167° S
Sterling Farms Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 029° NE
Statue of Columbus (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 173° S
Samford Sign (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 174° S
Stamford Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 171° S
Connecticut Graphis Arts Center and Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 104° E
Stamford Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 000° N
Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 095° E
Darien Arts Center (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 106° E
911 Arch (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 354° N
Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 310° NW
Greenwich Historical Society (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 221° SW
The Mather Homestead (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 058° NE
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.6 mi, 219° SW · 3,061 acres

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