New Canaan.

This detailed map of New Canaan by F. W. Beers comes from the Atlas of New York and Vicinity and offers a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past. Created in the late 19th century, it showcases early roads, property lines, and even the names of landowners, making it a valuable resource for history buffs and genealogy enthusiasts alike. The map also includes an inset of Ridgefield, adding another layer of local history. Beers’ atlases were part of a larger movement to document rapidly growing communities, preserving a snapshot of life as it once was.