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1950s Maps of New Jersey

Explore 199 historic maps of New Jersey from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1950 Map of Taylors Bridge
    1950 Map of Taylors Bridge
    1950 Taylors Bridge
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Delaware riverfront of New Castle County appears here as a complex network of marshes and landings in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Taylors Bridge, Thomas Landing, and Vance Neck.
  4. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  7. 1950 Map of Frankford, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Frankford, 1953 Print
    1950 Frankford
    1953 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia in the mid-twentieth century shows a bustling industrial and institutional corridor along the Delaware River. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through local landmarks like Montefiore Cemetery, Frankford High Sch, and the historic Frankford Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Keswick Grove
    1951 Map of Keswick Grove
    1951 Keswick Grove
    1951 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey Pine Barrens appear in the early fifties as a landscape of cranberry bogs, timber, and isolated rail junctions. Genealogists and researchers can trace the routes of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate sites like Dover Forge, Keswick Grove, and the Clay Pits.
  13. 1951 Map of Salem
    1951 Map of Salem
    1951 Salem
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Salem County is a landscape of tidal meadows and historic crossings at the height of its rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites from Majors Wharf to Hancocks Bridge and the Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Indian Mills
    1951 Map of Indian Mills
    1951 Indian Mills
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Pine Barrens of Burlington County are shown here in the early fifties, a landscape defined by berry agriculture and historic industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate old sites like Hampton Furnace, the rail line at High Crossing, and the community of Tabernacle.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Woodmansie
    1951 Map of Woodmansie
    1951 Woodmansie
    1951 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of state forests and specialized agriculture. Researchers can trace the Central Railroad of New Jersey through Woodmansie or locate old Cranberry Bogs and the Coyle Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Browns Mills
    1951 Map of Browns Mills
    1951 Browns Mills
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Burlington County is defined here by military expansion and the agricultural heritage of the Pine Barrens. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and unique settlements like Whitesbog, Ongs Hat, and the specialized Cranberry Bogs of the region.
  25. 1951 Map of West Creek
    1951 Map of West Creek
    1951 West Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ocean County in the early fifties shows a landscape of coastal wetlands and pine forests before the era of heavy development. Genealogists can locate specific homesteads and family sites near Staffordville, Mayetta, and the Cedar Run Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Brookville
    1951 Map of Brookville
    1951 Brookville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey Pine Barrens appear in their mid-century quietude here, showing the intersection of Lacey and Ocean townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Brookville, Warren Grove, and the industrial site at Wells Mill.
  31. 1951 Map of Delaware City
    1951 Map of Delaware City
    1951 Delaware City
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware and New Jersey meet along the tidal river and canal in the early fifties, before modern expansion altered the marshlands. Genealogists and historians can locate Finns Point National Cemetery, the river defenses of Fort Delaware, and old schoolhouses like Union Sch.
  34. 1951 Map of Woodbury
    1951 Map of Woodbury
    1951 Woodbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    Gloucester County at the start of the fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and riverfront industry. Trace the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines through Woodbury and locate the Hog Island Shipyard (Abandoned) or Fort Mifflin along the Delaware.
  37. 1951 Map of Pemberton
    1951 Map of Pemberton
    1951 Pemberton
    1951 Print · USGS
    Burlington County enters the early fifties with a landscape defined by the Rancocas Creek forks and the expanding presence of the military. Trace local history through the Brick Kilns at Birmingham, the rural crossroads of Comical Corners, and the working Budds Cranberry Bogs.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Penns Grove
    1951 Map of Penns Grove
    1951 Penns Grove
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Salem County is seen here in the early fifties, showing a bustling riverfront economy and deep-rooted rural interior. Trace the Reading Seashore Lines to Friendship Sta or locate family sites near Haines Neck Ch and Biddles Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Whiting
    1951 Map of Whiting
    1951 Whiting
    1951 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here at mid-century, defined by the heavy rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and military lands. Researchers can trace the layout of Whiting, follow the network of Cranberry Bogs, and locate remote sites like Pasadena and Bullock.
  46. 1951 Map of Chatsworth
    1951 Map of Chatsworth
    1951 Chatsworth
    1951 Print · USGS
    Burlington County’s pine barrens are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Central Railroad of New Jersey and cranberry production. Trace the early footprints of Chatsworth, the Zing Ore Refinery, and isolated settlements like Speedwell and Friendship.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of New Gretna, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of New Gretna, 1954 Print
    1951 New Gretna
    1954 Print · USGS
    The coastal wetlands of Burlington and Atlantic counties are captured here in the early fifties, just as the Garden State Parkway was being built. Genealogists can trace family lines near New Gretna, Port Republic, and the Hillside Cem.
    7 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Beach Haven, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Beach Haven, 1954 Print
    1951 Beach Haven
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore comes alive in the early fifties on this detailed survey of Long Beach. Trace the dense grid of coastal settlements from Brant Beach down to Beach Haven, and locate harbor landmarks like Mordecai Island and Peahala Park.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Long Beach NE, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Long Beach NE, 1954 Print
    1951 Long Beach NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey at the start of the 1950s reveals the early mid-century footprint of the northern barrier islands. Researchers can trace the street grid of Barnegat Light, locate Long Beach Park, and study the soundings between Barnegat Bay and the ocean.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Princeton
    1952 Map of Princeton
    1952 Princeton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central New Jersey shows a landscape shaped by academic institutions and the early growth of suburban hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace Princeton University and the Lawrenceville School, or locate vanished industries like Maddocks Pottery Co.
  61. 1952 Map of Cakepoulin Creek
    1952 Map of Cakepoulin Creek
    1952 Cakepoulin Creek
    1952 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County during the early fifties shows a landscape of small farming hamlets and active rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like the Mt Salem Cemetery, Oakgrove Grange Hall, and Jutland School.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Runnemede, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Runnemede, 1954 Print
    1952 Runnemede
    1954 Print · USGS
    Camden and Gloucester counties were undergoing rapid post-war growth when this survey recorded their developing suburban and industrial landscape. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing landmarks like New St Marys Cemetery, Echelon Airport, and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Brigantine Inlet, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Brigantine Inlet, 1954 Print
    1952 Brigantine Inlet
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey is captured in the early fifties during a pivotal era of shoreline development and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets of Brigantine, find the 14th Street Pier, and explore the marshes of the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1952 Map of Tuckerton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tuckerton, 1954 Print
    1952 Tuckerton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and quiet seaside boroughs before the era of major development. Researchers can trace family roots through Greenwood Cem or locate industrial sites like the Fish Factory and Cranberry Bogs.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1952 Map of Ship Bottom, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ship Bottom, 1954 Print
    1952 Ship Bottom
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore comes alive in this early 1950s survey of the barrier island and bay marshes during a period of steady coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the street grids of Surf City, Ship Bottom, and Harvey Cedars or locate the Transatlantic Radio Receiver station.
    5 unique versions available
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