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Old Maps of Atlantic City, New Jersey for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Atlantic City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Atlantic City, NJ maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Atlantic City
    1887 Map of Atlantic City
    1887 Atlantic City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the late 1800s reveals a rapidly growing resort landscape defined by its heavy rail connections and maritime safety network. You can trace the early city grid of Atlantic City, follow the West Jersey and Atlantic Railroad over the marshes, or locate the Absecon Light and shorebound Life Saving Stations.
  4. 1890 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey thrived on a network of river landings and new rail lines during the 1880s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through landmarks like Doughty's Mill, Bargaintown, and early outposts like Life Saving Station (29).
  7. 1893 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the late nineteenth century is captured here as the shoreline transitioned into a tourist and maritime hub. Trace the early development of Ocean City and Somers Point, or locate industrial sites like Doughty Mill and the Fish Factory near the inlet.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1894 Map of Atlantic City
    1894 Map of Atlantic City
    1894 Atlantic City
    1894 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring coastal hamlets are shown at the height of the late Victorian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks like the Camden and Atlantic Railroad or locate family roots in Leeds Point and Oceanville.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1918 Map of Great Egg Harbor, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Great Egg Harbor, 1921 Print
    1918 Great Egg Harbor
    1921 Print · USGS
    Atlantic County at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and pine forests connected by emerging rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Mc Keetown, Steelmans Landing, and the prominent Doughty Mill.
  16. 1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Atlantic City
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey coastline during the pre-war era is mapped here in detail, showcasing the resort boom and rail connections of the day. Researchers can trace the layout of famous boardwalk landmarks like the Steel Pier and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines into the city.
  19. 1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Atlantic City
    1941 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring shore towns are captured in the early 1940s, showing a world of grand boardwalk piers and intricate tidal marshlands. Trace the routes of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines or locate landmarks like Absecon Light and the Heinz Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Pleasantville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the intricate tidal marshes and railroad towns before modern suburban expansion. Trace the historic Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines and find family landmarks in Bargaintown, Scullville, and Mays Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Pleasantville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County and the Great Egg Harbor estuary are captured here during the wartime era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road economy through McKee City Station or explore established hamlets like English Creek and Scullville.
  28. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Pleasantville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Atlantic County and the Jersey Shore are captured here in the years following the war, as rail lines still linked the interior to the sea. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through settlements like Mays Landing, Scullville, and Bargaintown, or locate vanished landmarks like Glen Neath Station.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Atlantic City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Atlantic City, 1955 Print
    1952 Atlantic City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the iconic resort at its mid-century height. Trace the original footprints of the Boardwalk piers, the Bader Field airport, and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Ocean City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Ocean City, 1955 Print
    1952 Ocean City
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore's barrier islands and mainland communities come alive in the early fifties, showing the interplay of coastal development and tidal marshland. Trace the rail routes of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines or locate landmarks like the Municipal Pier and Friends Central Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Oceanville, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Oceanville, 1955 Print
    1952 Oceanville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Atlantic County shoreline in the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and growing coastal towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes like Leeds Point Road or locate landmarks such as the Seaview Country Club and Lily Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  46. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Atlantic City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the coastal transition from salt marsh to forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Estell Manor to North Wildwood or explore the vast bounds of the Belleplain State Forest.
  61. 1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Ocean City
    1989 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey shoreline in the late eighties reveals the established resort grids of Ocean City alongside the growing mainland suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Somers Point and locate landmarks like Friends Central Cem and the City Hall Museum.
  64. 1989 Map of Oceanville
    1989 Map of Oceanville
    1989 Oceanville
    1989 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the late eighties reveals a landscape where modern highways intersect with ancient salt marshes and tidal thoroughfares. Researchers can trace local development around Smithville, the aviation history of the Smithville Airport, and landmarks like Mainland Ch.
  67. 1989 Map of Atlantic City
    1989 Map of Atlantic City
    1989 Atlantic City
    1989 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring shore communities are captured in the late eighties as a bustling coastal hub of gaming and tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the developed waterfront from Steel Pier down to the Boardwalk and the neighborhood of Chelsea Heights.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1994 Map of Atlantic City, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Atlantic City, 1998 Print
    1994 Atlantic City
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore's premier resort city appears in the mid-nineties, showing the dense grid from Absecon Inlet down to Margate City. Trace the famous Boardwalk and its piers, or locate landmarks like Bader Field and the Convention Hall.
  73. 1994 Map of Ocean City, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Ocean City, 1998 Print
    1994 Ocean City
    1998 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey comes alive in the mid-nineties as suburban growth meets the complex estuaries of the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Ocean City, find the Friends Central Cem, or locate the historic Zion Ch and Bargaintown.
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