New Haven County, Connecticut

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,233 km² (862 mi²). 1,569 km² (606 mi²) of it is land and 664 km² (256 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.74% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Geographic Features

The terrain is mostly flat near both the coast and the Housatonic River, rising significantly only in the north of the county. The highest elevation is close to the northernmost point in the county, found at two areas of approximately 1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level in the town of Wolcott. The lowest point is sea level.

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Notable geographic landmarks:

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• Mount Carmel / "Sleeping Giant"
• West Rock
• East Rock

Adjacent counties

• Hartford County -- north
• Middlesex County -- east
• Fairfield County -- west
• Litchfield County -- northwest

New Haven county is bounded on the south by Long Island Sound.

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