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1900s (20th Century) Maps of New Jersey

Explore 664 historic maps of New Jersey from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how New Jersey's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring New Jersey's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.
  4. 1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Paterson
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Morris Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished rail stops and sites like Laurel Grove Cemetery, Wortendyke, and Sicomac.
  7. 1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Staten Island
    1900 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey harbor comes alive in the late Victorian era, showing Staten Island when small villages and defensive forts still defined the coastline. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through Fort Wadsworth, the Morris Canal, and historic settlements like Rossville or Tottenville.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Cassville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean Counties appear at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by water-powered milling and early rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Lahaway Plantations, Carrs Tavern, and through the many mills including Colliers Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1900 Map of Rancocas
    1900 Map of Rancocas
    1900 Rancocas
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southern New Jersey at the turn of the century reveals a land of timber, mills, and emerging rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of family-owned landmarks like Jennings Mill, Ballingers Mill, and early settlements such as Colemantown and Fellowship.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1900 Map of Raritan
    1900 Map of Raritan
    1900 Raritan
    1900 Print · USGS
    North Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex web of mountain ridges and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral routes through old junctions like High Bridge, industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the shores of Lake Hopatcong.
  19. 1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Harlem
    1900 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs are shown at a pivotal moment of growth before the mid-century building boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the streets of Yonkers Park or locate ancestors in the sprawling Woodlawn Cemetery.
    16 unique versions available
  22. 1900 Map of Brooklyn
    1900 Map of Brooklyn
    1900 Brooklyn
    1900 Print · USGS
    Brooklyn and Queens are shown here at the turn of the century as the urban grid begins to overtake rural villages and coastal marshes. Genealogists can locate family plots in Greenwood Cemetery or Evergreen Cemetery and trace early transit routes like the Electric R.R. and Kings Highway.
    11 unique versions available
  25. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1901 Map of New Brunswick
    1901 Map of New Brunswick
    1901 New Brunswick
    1901 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here at the height of the railroad era, as industrial centers like New Brunswick grew alongside rural farmlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old hamlets from Old Church and Matchaponix to the site of the Monmouth Battle Ground.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Sandy Hook
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Raritan Bay come to life in this late Victorian-era survey of the Monmouth County coast. Trace the early rail lines at Port Monmouth Sta or locate family landmarks like Stone Church and Telegraph Hill.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Asbury Park
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing coastal resorts and busy railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots in old hamlets like Allaire, Seven Stars, and Farmingdale as they appeared before suburbanization.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1902 Map of Tarrytown
    1902 Map of Tarrytown
    1902 Tarrytown
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of busy river landings and nascent suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Waldberg Landing, the State Prison at Ossining, and the Croton Aqueduct.
    11 unique versions available
  40. 1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Navesink
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey and the Raritan valley are shown here at the turn of the century, when industrial hubs and maritime defenses defined the shoreline. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Old Bridge and Milltown, or locate local landmarks like the State Reform School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1903 Map of Franklin Furnace
    1903 Map of Franklin Furnace
    1903 Franklin Furnace
    1903 Print · USGS
    Sussex County at the turn of the century is a landscape shaped by iron mining and a bustling rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial roots of Franklin Furnace, locate rural landmarks like North Church, and follow the path of the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1903 Map of Paterson
    1903 Map of Paterson
    1903 Paterson
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's transition from an industrial river valley to a dense rail-connected region is captured here just after the turn of the century. You can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate the old Dundee Dam, or find early settlements like Peetzburg and Etna.
    8 unique versions available
  49. 1903 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1909 Print
    1903 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1909 Print
    1903 Greenwood Lake
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Highlands of New York and New Jersey are captured here at the height of their industrial era, showing a landscape of iron mines and mountain railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate heritage sites like Sterling Furnace, Dayton Mines, and the rural community of New Newfoundland.
  52. 1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Burlington
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor thrives during the early twentieth century as a hub of rail, canal, and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through riverside landings like Borton Landing or follow the legacy of institutions such as the George School and the State Lunatic Asylum.
  55. 1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
    1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
    1904 Wilmington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Delaware’s coastal industrial corridor and river defenses are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Maryland and Delaware Electric RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Delaware and Coochs Bridge.
  58. 1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Plainfield
    1905 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a bustling suburban and industrial network. Researchers can trace early property patterns and rail expansion through Great Swamp, Washington Rock, and Baltusrol.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1905 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the early twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by iron mining, railroads, and the growing resort culture around Lake Hopatcong. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through old settlements like Succasunna, the industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the U.S. Navy Powder Depot.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1905 Map of Raritan
    1905 Map of Raritan
    1905 Raritan
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's ridges and valleys are meticulously detailed here at the turn of the century. You can trace the complex rail networks of the Lehigh Valley R.R. and locate family landmarks from Swayze Mills to the Powder Depot near Picatinny Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1905 Map of Somerville
    1905 Map of Somerville
    1905 Somerville
    1905 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Raritan River and early rail expansion. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Raritan Canal, locate landmarks like Chimney Rock, and find old centers like Pluckemin and Bernardsville.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Passaic
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1905 Map of High Bridge
    1905 Map of High Bridge
    1905 High Bridge
    1905 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County at the opening of the twentieth century was a vital junction for New Jersey’s industrial rail lines and river-powered settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy tracks of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate early communities like High Bridge, Clinton, and Annandale.
    4 unique versions available
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