Explore the terrain of Connecticut with this interactive elevation map, powered by AWS Terrain Tiles. Plot a route across Connecticut’s landscape to generate a precise elevation profile – every ridge, valley, and summit charted in real time. Switch to Contour Generator mode to visualise any area as contour lines. The city elevation table below samples each location live from 30-metre resolution terrain data.
The table below shows major Connecticut cities ranked by elevation, loaded live from AWS terrain tiles. Click any city to open its terrain map.
| City | Region | Elevation (ft) ? | Elevation (m) | Population |
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Explore Connecticut City Terrain Maps
Each city page shows satellite imagery, hillshade, and contour layers focused on that city’s terrain.
Connecticut Elevation Overview
Connecticut’s glaciated landscape features rolling hills, river valleys, and a rocky coastline. The Western Upland in the northwest reaches its peak at Bear Mountain (2,380 ft). The Connecticut River valley divides the state, and Long Island Sound defines the southern edge at sea level.
How to Use the Connecticut Elevation Map
Click on the map to place waypoints along any route. Once you have two or more points, the Generate Profile button activates – click it to sample elevations and draw the chart below. Use the Samples slider to control data resolution. To explore contour lines, switch to the Contour Generator tab, drag to draw a bounding box over your area of interest, set your interval and units, and click Generate Contours. Download results in GeoJSON, KML, GPX, or CSV format for use in other mapping tools.
Connecticut Elevation Highlights
- Highest point: Bear Mountain, 2,380 ft
- Lowest point: Long Island Sound, sea level
- Mean elevation: 500 ft
Explore elevation maps for states bordering Connecticut: Massachusetts Elevation Map, New York Elevation Map, Rhode Island Elevation Map.
