Old Maps of Longport, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Longport. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Longport, NJ maps

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  1. 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).

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 2023 Map of Ocean City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ocean City, 2023 Print
    2023 Ocean City
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is meticulously detailed here in the early 2020s, showing the dense coastal settlements and intricate back bays. Family historians can locate several historic burial grounds, including the Somers Family Cem and the Zion Cem in Bargaintown.

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