About Map: Connecticut Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.
Connecticut Map: Connecticut is one of the New England States, which is located in the southernmost state in the United States. It is bounded to the east by Rhode Island, to the north by Massachusetts, to the west by New York, and to the south by Long Island Sound. Hartford is the state capital, and Bridgeport is the most populous city. Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol are some additional significant towns and cities (by population). Connecticut has 169 incorporated towns, some of which also include cities and villages.
Connecticut Map
Connecticut map provided on this page shows all of the areas that are located in the state. The Connecticut Map depicts not only the state borders, but also major highways, major roads, railway lines, the state capital, and other towns. The Connecticut Map can be used to locate locations based on their orientation. The Connecticut Map on this website is free of charge. It is freely available for download.
Connecticut Map Illustrates the Location of its Major Cities
Connecticut's major cities are denoted on the Connecticut map. The major cities of Connecticut such as Ansonia, Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, Darien, Derby, East Hartford, East Haven, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, Naugatuck, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Newington, North Haven, Norwalk, Norwich, Orange, Shelton, Stamford, Storrs, Stratford, Torrington, Trumbull, Waterbury, West Hartford, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Willimantic and Windsor Locks can be located on Connecticut Map.
Connecticut Map Shows National Highways & Routes
Connecticut Map indicates the National Highways and Routes of Connecticut. The detailed map displays the boundaries of the US state of Connecticut, the position of Hartford, the state capital, major cities and other inhabited areas, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, major highways, and railroads. The Connecticut Map provided on this page is free and one can use for educational purposes.
Connecticut State Facts
| State Name | Connecticut |
| Nickname | The Constitution State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Hartford |
| Largest City | Bridgeport |
| Abbreviation | CT |
| State Motto | Qui Transtulit Sustinet |
| Bordering States | New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island |
| State Flower | Mountain Laurel |
| State Bird | American Robin |
| State Animal | Sperm Whale |
| Joined the Union | January 9, 1788 |
| Area | 5,543 sq mi (14,357 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Bridgeport, Hartford, Stamford, New Haven, Waterbury |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 3,605,944 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Mount Frissell - 2,380 ft (725 m) |
| Lowest Point | Long Island Sound - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | Connecticut River, Housatonic River, Thames River, Farmington River, Quinnipiac River |
| Major Lakes | Candlewood Lake, Bantam Lake, Lake Zoar, Highland Lake, Lake Lillinonah |
| Longest River | Connecticut River |
| Famous For | Yale University, maritime history, insurance industry, colonial towns, fall foliage |
| Airports | Bradley International Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Waterbury-Oxford Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Connecticut Sun, UConn Huskies, Hartford Athletic |
| Major Highways | US Highway 1, US Highway 5, US Highway 6, US Highway 7, US Highway 44 |
| State Routes | Connecticut Route 2, Connecticut Route 8, Connecticut Route 9, Connecticut Route 15, Connecticut Route 72 |
| Official Website | https://portal.ct.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Connecticut by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | Fairfield County | 148,654 | 41.1865,-73.1952 |
| Stamford | Fairfield County | 135,470 | 41.0534,-73.5387 |
| New Haven | New Haven County | 134,023 | 41.3083,-72.9279 |
| Hartford | Hartford County | 121,054 | 41.7658,-72.6734 |
| Waterbury | New Haven County | 114,403 | 41.5582,-73.0515 |
| Norwalk | Fairfield County | 91,184 | 41.1176,-73.4082 |
| Danbury | Fairfield County | 86,518 | 41.3948,-73.4540 |
| New Britain | Hartford County | 74,135 | 41.6612,-72.7795 |
| West Hartford | Hartford County | 64,083 | 41.7620,-72.7420 |
| Greenwich | Fairfield County | 63,518 | 41.0262,-73.6282 |
Connecticut Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 91 and Interstate 395.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 84 and Interstate 95.
Connecticut State Routes
Connecticut Route 2, Connecticut Route 8, Connecticut Route 9, Connecticut Route 15, Connecticut Route 25, Connecticut Route 34, Connecticut Route 72.
Regions in Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Litchfield Hills
- Greater Hartford
- Connecticut River Valley
- Eastern Connecticut
- Gold Coast
- Quiet Corner
- New Haven Region
Main Sights in Connecticut
- Yale University - New Haven
- Mystic Seaport Museum - Mystic
- Gillette Castle State Park - East Haddam
- Mark Twain House - Hartford
- Lake Compounce - Bristol
- Hammonasset Beach State Park - Madison
- Mystic Aquarium - Mystic
- Essex Steam Train - Essex
- Silver Sands State Park - Milford
- Sleeping Giant State Park - Hamden
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Hartford
- Submarine Force Library and Museum - Groton
National Parks in Connecticut
- Weir Farm National Historical Park
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- New England National Scenic Trail
- Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Beaches in Connecticut
- Hammonasset Beach State Park - Madison
- Silver Sands Beach - Milford
- Ocean Beach Park - New London
- Compo Beach - Westport
- Jennings Beach - Fairfield
- Rocky Neck State Park Beach - East Lyme
