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Storrs Connecticut Map

Explore Storrs, 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 Storrs, Connecticut

How to Use This Storrs, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.808431
Longitude	-72.249523
Population	15,979
Density	827.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	6269
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	Hartford
School District	Regional School District 19

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About Storrs, Connecticut

Storrs is a locality in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 15,979. The population density is 827.7 people per km². Storrs is located at 41.8084°N, 72.2495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6269.

Storrs occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Eagleville Brook as it winds through the terrain. It lies 7.1 miles north-northwest of Willimantic, CT (from Willimantic, CT: bearing 342°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east-northeast of Coventry Lake.

The land surrounding Storrs rises toward the modest summit of Ball Hill, where the elevation offers a clear perspective of the surrounding woodland. Those who walk the nearby Nipmuck Trail find the ground textured by stone walls and the dense growth of the local hardwoods. Only six miles away, the Nathan Hale State Forest provides a vast expanse of timber that anchors the regional ecology. During the autumn months, the light in Storrs turns a deep, bruised gold that catches on the surface of Mansfield Hollow Lake. Visitors often spend time at the Town Open Space (Gurleyville Road), where the earth feels firm and the air carries a distinct, sharp clarity.

History in Storrs remains inseparable from the growth of the land and the institutions that have shaped its regional economy. Agriculture once provided the primary rhythm for the inhabitants, though today the focus has shifted toward academic inquiry and the industries that support a major research university. The transition from agrarian roots to a center of intellectual labor has altered the local economy, favoring specialized services and research over the traditional mills found in other parts of the state. Storrs maintains a deliberate pace, where the labor of the day is often dictated by the academic calendar rather than the turning of factory gears. This shift has created a unique environment where the pursuit of knowledge serves as the primary engine for local development. Even as the economy evolves, the physical footprint of the region retains a sense of permanence inherited from its earlier, quieter chapters.

Cultural life in Storrs centers upon the university, which serves as a gravitational pull for both students and residents. The campus acts as a notable landmark, hosting events that draw crowds for major collegiate sporting contests throughout the year. Among the individuals associated with the region, the author Wallace Stevens is remembered for the way his work reflected the precise, often stark beauty of the local environment. Life in Storrs feels grounded in these collective experiences, from the quiet intensity of a library to the public energy of a stadium. During the winter, the atmosphere becomes hushed and expectant, as if the landscape itself is waiting for the spring thaw. Residents navigate a world that balances the demands of contemporary education with a deeply ingrained respect for the stillness of the surrounding woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harvest Joy (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 276° W
Student Union Theater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 259° W
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 272° W
Contemporary Art Galleries (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 148° SE
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 127° SE
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 259° W
Joseph J. Morrone Stadium (Stadium) — 0.6 mi, 209° SW
Town Open Space (Gurleyville Road) (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 068° E
Carrick A. McLaughlin plaque (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 202° S
Town Open Space (Dunham Road) (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 196° S
Old root cellar (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 091° E
Mansfield Hollow Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 095° E
State Of Connecticut (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 318° NW
Shelter Falls Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 279° W
Mansfield Historical Society (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 137° SE
Eagleville Lake (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 229° SW
Puppet Arts Complex (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 268° W
Uconn Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 003° N
Thomas Barrows Park Addition to Schoolhouse Brook* (Recreation Easement) — 2.7 mi, 150° SE
Willimantic River Water Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 265° W
Mansfield Hollow Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 125° SE
Wolf Rock (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 151° SE
Captain Nathan Hale Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 226° SW
Mansfield Movieplex 8 (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 154° SE
Dog Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 229° SW
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 145° SE
Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 174° S
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 175° S
Kerri Art Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 165° S
Swift Waters Artisans' Cooperative (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 165° S

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