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West Haven Connecticut Map

Explore West Haven, 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 West Haven, Connecticut

How to Use This West Haven, Connecticut Map

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

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

Latitude	41.272121
Longitude	-72.967497
Population	55,584
Density	1996.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	6516
Area Code	203, 475, 860, 959
County Seat	New Haven
School District	West Haven School District

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About West Haven, Connecticut

West Haven is a locality in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 55,584. The population density is 1996.4 people per km². West Haven is located at 41.2721°N, 72.9675°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Haven is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 6516.

West Haven spreads across a landscape defined by the rhythmic pull of the tides near the coastal edge. It lies 2.8 miles south-southwest of New Haven, CT (from New Haven, CT: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-northeast of Milford city. Old Field Creek carves a winding path through the terrain, its brackish waters reflecting the shifting gray light of the sky as it moves toward the nearby Winter Harbor. To the west, the gentle rise of Shingle Hill breaks the horizon, offering a quiet vantage point over the West Haven Flats below. The air here often carries a sharp, saline tang, a reminder of the proximity to the open water, while the inland stretches transition into a quieter, verdant sprawl that feels far removed from the bustle of larger metropolitan centers.

English settlers first looked upon these lands as an extension of the broader colonial expansion, establishing a presence that eventually grew into the distinct character of West Haven. Over generations, the patterns of early agrarian life gave way to a more complex social fabric, shaped by the steady arrival of new residents who worked the soil and the water alike. The town evolved through the slow accretion of small wooden structures and stone markers, preserving a sense of its origins even as the modern world expanded around it. This historical continuity remains visible in the quiet corners of the streets, where the architecture whispers of a time when life moved in accordance with the turning seasons and the cycles of the harbor.

Economic life in West Haven draws strength from a diverse mix of local industry and the presence of academic institutions, most notably the University of New Haven. Infrastructure connects these pockets of activity, with roads and transit lines facilitating the movement of people between the quiet residential neighborhoods and the busier commercial centers. The local economy benefits from the steady flow of students and professionals, creating an environment that balances regional development with the practical needs of its occupants. While the Naugatuck State Forest lies a distance away, the spirit of the local economy remains anchored in the immediate utility of its own geography, supporting a community that values both steady labor and the pursuit of higher learning.

Cultural vitality manifests in the annual gatherings that draw residents together, particularly during the warmer months when the proximity to the water dictates the rhythm of the day. Savin Rock serves as a significant landmark, anchoring the collective memory of the populace and offering a physical touchstone for the town’s identity. Kimberly Field provides a necessary space for local recreation and organized sport, serving as a hub for both collegiate and community-level competition. Residents often find solace in the natural features of the landscape, whether walking along the shore or exploring the distant Regicides Trail, finding a rare, grounded beauty in a place that has long maintained its own distinct pace and perspective.

Nearby Outdoor Places

National Art Museum of Sport (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 014° N
Manley Heights (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 268° W
Ernest Mcclain Park - Washington Avenue Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 046° NE
Kimberly Field (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 060° NE
Defenders’ Monument (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 031° NE
Bayview Park (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 066° NE
The Hill Museum of Arts (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 033° NE
Bishop Clinton and Pastor Julia Mccarter Corner (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 037° NE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 066° NE
Wounded combat veterans’ monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 066° NE
Mary Harkness Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 039° NE
Long Wharf Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 056° NE
Criterion (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 042° NE
Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 037° NE
East Shore Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 079° E
One Hundred Second Infantry Regiment Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 024° NE
South Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 004° N
Old Mill Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 348° N
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.1 mi, 048° NE
Regional Water Authority Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 5.1 mi, 023° NE
Farm River State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 104° E
Gilded Lily (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 235° SW
Connecticut Trolley Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 087° E
Simon Lake salvage sub wreck (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 228° SW
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.1 mi, 261° W
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 260° W
Boothe Memorial Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 251° W
North Light Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 084° E
Indian Well State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 299° NW
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.8 mi, 226° SW · 3,061 acres

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