1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bergen County, New Jersey

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1906 Map of Morristown

    

    1906 Morristown

    1906 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's transition from industrial highlands to riverine lowlands is captured here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots in Hibernia or Boonton and locate historic crossings like Columbia Bridge and the Morris Canal.

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25. 1910 Map of Ramapo

    

    1910 Ramapo

    1910 Print · USGS

    The Ramapo Valley at the turn of the century served as a vital transit corridor between New York and New Jersey, dominated by rail lines and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Sloatsburg, Suffern, and Pearl River, alongside landmarks like the Ramapo Cem. and the Powder Works.

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28. 1910 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1910 Greenwood Lake

    1910 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of northern New Jersey and southern New York are shown here during a peak era of iron mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Sterling Furnace, Charlotteburg Mine, and the New Milford Sta. along the Erie Railroad.

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31. 1931 Map of Ramapo

    

    1931 Ramapo

    1931 Print · USGS

    Rockland County in the late twenties and early thirties shows a unique mix of expanding suburban rail towns and state park wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace Letchworth Village, the old Hogan Kamp Mine, and early schools like Bardonia Sch.

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34. 1934 Map of Park Ridge

    

    1934 Park Ridge

    1934 Print · USGS

    Bergen County settlements were evolving into distinct residential hubs during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and local landmarks like Villa Maria Clare, the Western Reservoir, and the estates of Saddle River.

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37. 1934 Map of Hackensack

    

    1934 Hackensack

    1934 Print · USGS

    Bergen County suburban expansion is in full swing during the mid-thirties as rail lines and early state highways reshape the landscape. Trace family history through numerous burial grounds like Valleau Cemetery or locate landmarks such as the Radburn-Fairlawn Sta and Oradell Reservoir.

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40. 1935 Map of Weehawken

    

    1935 Weehawken

    1935 Print · USGS

    Bergen and Hudson counties in the mid-1930s show a dense grid of riverfront industry and rail lines interwoven with tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous cemeteries like Holy Cross Cem or trace institutional landmarks like the Hudson County Hospital.

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43. 1936 Map of Ramsey

    

    1936 Ramsey

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of highland camps and expanding rail towns along the Erie RR. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Ramsey to Mahwah, including the Don Bosco Institute and Macmillan Reservoir.

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46. 1937 Map of Nyack

    

    1937 Nyack

    1937 Print · USGS

    Rockland County’s riverfront and wooded interior are shown here in the late 1930s as the rail-and-river economy remained in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Rockland State Hospital, Piermont, and the St Catharines Cem.

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49. 1937 Map of Tarrytown

    

    1937 Tarrytown

    1937 Print · USGS

    The Hudson River valley during the 1930s serves as a busy corridor of rail, water, and infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the old landings at Waldberg Landing, the grounds of the State Prison in Ossining, and the rail lines through Nyack.

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52. 1938 Map of Paterson

    

    1938 Paterson

    1938 Print · USGS

    Paterson and the Passaic River valley are captured in the late thirties, showing the transition from dense industrial centers to the wooded ridges of the Watchung Mountains. Local historians can trace the foundations of St Michaels Orphanage, the early runways of Murchio Airport, and the grounds of Fairlawn Cem.

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55. 1938 Map of Ramapo

    

    1938 Ramapo

    1938 Print · USGS

    Rockland County in the late 1930s is revealed here as a landscape of institutional campuses, rail-side villages, and emerging parklands. Genealogists can trace family connections at Letchworth Village, St Agatha Home, and vanished hamlets like Sandyfield or Johnsontown.

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58. 1939 Map of Park Ridge

    

    1939 Park Ridge

    1939 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Bergen County and the New York state line are captured here during a period of steady suburban development along the rail lines. Trace the early layout of Montvale and Park Ridge or locate landmarks like Zion Tabernacle and Woodcliff Lake.

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61. 1940 Map of Ramsey

    

    1940 Ramsey

    1940 Print · USGS

    Northern Bergen County in the late thirties is caught between its mountain wilderness and the rail-driven growth of the valley. Researchers can trace the Erie railroad line through Ramsey or locate historic estates and camps like Skylands and Camp Yaw-Paw.

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64. 1940 Map of Weehawken

    

    1940 Weehawken

    1940 Print · USGS

    Bergen and Hudson Counties are shown just before the wartime industrial boom, highlighting a landscape where massive rail yards met expansive tidal marshes. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Flower Hill Cem, Bendix Airport, and the Hudson County Penitentiary.

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67. 1940 Map of Hackensack

    

    1940 Hackensack

    1940 Print · USGS

    Bergen County suburban life comes into focus just before the mid-century boom, showing the transition from towns to dense residential grids. Genealogists can trace family plots at Riverside Cemetery or locate early schools like Steuben Sch and Willard Sch.

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70. 1940 Map of Nyack, 1952 Print

    

    1940 Nyack

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Hudson River shoreline and Rockland County interior are captured here just before mid-century suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the extensive grounds of the Rockland State Hospital, the paths of the West Shore RR, and historic sites like Sneden Landing.

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73. 1942 Map of Nyack

    

    1942 Nyack

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Hudson River riverfront and the high ridges of the Palisades define this area in the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and river travel through the Tarrytown Ferry and the Erie RR, or locate family sites near Sneden Landing and Rockland State Hospital.

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