1950s Maps of Galloway Township, New Jersey

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1952 Map of Pleasantville, 1955 Print

    

    1952 Pleasantville

    1955 Print · USGS

    Atlantic County at the dawn of the 1950s reveals a landscape of growing coastal suburbs and significant military aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Pleasantville and find family landmarks like Sholem Cemetery, the Atlantic City Speedway, and Bargaintown.

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16. 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.

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19. 1955 Map of Mays Landing, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Mays Landing

    1956 Print · USGS

    Atlantic County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by the Great Egg Harbor River and its rail connections. Genealogists can trace family roots through Union Cem and small settlements like Catawba, Belcoville, and Estell Manor.

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22. 1956 Map of Egg Harbor City, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Egg Harbor City

    1957 Print · USGS

    Atlantic County during the mid-fifties shows a fascinating transition between the developed grids of Egg Harbor City and the surrounding pine barrens. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Nicholas Ch, Laurel Hill Cem, and the old Amotol Race Track.

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25. 1956 Map of Green Bank, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Green Bank

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Jersey in the mid-1950s reveals a unique blend of planned settlements and preserved wilderness along the Mullica River. Researchers can trace early family sites at Clarks Mill Burying Ground or explore the rail network of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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