Old Maps of Emerson, New Jersey for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Emerson with 37 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Emerson has changed over the decades.


Emerson, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Paterson
    1888 Map of Paterson
    1888 Paterson
    1888 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of industrial canals and rising commuter towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Morris Canal, the Jersey City Waterworks, and early rail lines through Hackensack and Paterson.

  2. 1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Harlem
    1891 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the Bronx met the burgeoning towns of Westchester and Bergen County in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace the path of the Croton Aqueduct, locate the historic site of Bulls Ferry, and explore the early rail-connected villages of Schraalenburgh and Pelhamville.

  3. 1892 Map of Paterson
    1892 Map of Paterson
    1892 Paterson
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the industrial core of Paterson are seen here in the late nineteenth century as rail and water infrastructure expanded. Trace the development of early utility systems like the Jersey City Waterworks or explore the rail lines of the Lodi Branch R.R. and West Shore Railroad.

  4. 1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Harlem
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and Westchester thrive at the end of the nineteenth century as rail lines and reservoirs reshape the landscape. Trace early neighborhoods and landmarks like Schraalenburg, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Jerome Park Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Harlem
    1898 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the city and its surrounding suburbs are shown in late-Victorian detail as rail lines expanded across the Hudson. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Woodlawn Cemetery, the site of Grants Tomb, and the fortifications at Fort Schuyler.

  6. 1898 Map of Paterson
    1898 Map of Paterson
    1898 Paterson
    1898 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's industrial and rail corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century, from the silk mills of Paterson to the Hackensack marshes. Genealogists can locate family sites near Laurel Grove Cemetery, the Morris Canal, and early villages like Wortendyke.

  7. 1900 Map of Passaic
    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.

  8. 1900 Map of Paterson
    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.

  9. 1900 Map of Harlem
    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.
    16 unique versions available

  10. 1903 Map of Paterson
    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.
    8 unique versions available

  11. 1905 Map of Passaic
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1934 Map of Hackensack
    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.

  13. 1940 Map of Hackensack
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Passaic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.

  15. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1947 Map of Yonkers
    1947 Map of Yonkers
    1947 Yonkers
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River waterfronts of New York and New Jersey are captured here in the late forties, showing a landscape of suburban growth and industrial strength. Trace the old rail lines of the West Shore RR and find historic sites like the Spreckel Estate and N Y Colored Orphan Asylum.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

  19. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1955 Map of Hackensack, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hackensack, 1958 Print
    1955 Hackensack
    1958 Print · USGS
    Bergen County is captured during the mid-fifties expansion of the New York suburbs, showing the rise of the Garden State Parkway. Trace family history through Valleau Cemetery, Cedar Park Cemetery, and dozens of local schools and parish churches.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Yonkers
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River corridor in the mid-fifties shows the dense expansion of Yonkers and Englewood just as new parkways began to reshape the suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Woodlawn Cemetery, locate local parish schools like St Cecilia Sch, or find vanished river docks like Powder Dock.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

  24. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

  25. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available

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