Windham County, Connecticut
Windham County sits in Connecticut's "Quiet Corner," right along the borders of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
This is classic New England. Mill towns and dairy farms shape the landscape, while the Airline Trail offers miles of hiking and biking through peaceful countryside.
Windham County is home to one of Connecticut's last great green valleys. It's a part of the state that many tourists overlook, but locals truly appreciate. Quiet, scenic, and full of timeless New England charm.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Windham County |
| County Seat | None (Connecticut counties do not have county seats) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Putnam, Willimantic, Plainfield, Killingly, Windham, Brooklyn, Pomfret, Woodstock, Canterbury, Thompson, Ashford, Eastford, Chaplin, Hampton, Scotland, Sterling, Voluntown |
| Interstates and Highways | I-395, U.S. Highway 6, U.S. Highway 44, State Highway 12, State Highway 169 |
| Etymology | Named after Windham in Sussex |
| FIPS Code | 09-015 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 521 square miles (land: 513 sq mi, water: 8 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) |
| State | Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.7889° N, 71.9090° W |
| Major Landmarks | Roseland Cottage, Prudence Crandall Museum, Nathan Hale State Forest, Quaddick State Park, Airline State Park Trail |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Worcester County, Massachusetts (North), Providence County, Rhode Island (East), Kent County, Rhode Island (Southeast), New London County (South), Tolland County (West) |
| Population | Approximately 120,000 |
PHYSICAL MAP
Windham County Topographic Map
This topographic map highlights Windham County’s rolling hills and river valleys in Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner.” Use the zoom tool to explore the county’s varied landscape, where countless small streams wind through the countryside before flowing into the Quinebaug River.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Windham County Satellite Map
Extensive forests blanket much of this rural county in northeastern Connecticut near the Rhode Island border. Small towns appear as scattered clearings across the landscape, while the Quinebaug River valley forms a distinct natural corridor running through the region.
OUTLINE MAP
Windham County Blank Map
This blank map shows the outline of Windham County in Connecticut’s northeastern corner. Its northern border meets Massachusetts, while the eastern boundary runs along the Rhode Island state line.
Connecticut County Maps
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