Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Topographic Maps

For many, the basis or foundation of nearly every map is topography, the physical land surface over which we pass over everyday of our lives. All 116 USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps of Connecticut are available in print for purchase at the DEEP Store.

In addition, many of the earlier edition topographic maps, from the 1890s through the 1950s, may be viewed on-line at the University of Connecticut Map and Geographic Information Center (MAGIC). These are mosaic composites which allow you to move over, or pan, across the surface of the state without interruption. The same era topographic maps are also presented individually and with more detail for your review on-line through the University of New Hampshire website.

Additionally, two types of digital topography software covering the state is available for your home PC through the DEEP Store.