1940s Maps of Old Tappan, New Jersey

Explore 12 historic maps of Old Tappan from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Old Tappan's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Old Tappan's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Old Tappan, NJ maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1940 Map of Nyack, 1952 Print
    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.

  3. 1942 Map of Nyack
    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1943 Map of Nyack
    1943 Map of Nyack
    1943 Nyack
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Rockland County and the Bergen County border are shown in the early 1940s as riverfront villages and rail-dependent towns. Trace the sprawling grounds of the Rockland State Hospital or locate ancestors in Oak Hill Cemetery and Rockland Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1945 Map of Park Ridge
    1945 Map of Park Ridge
    1945 Park Ridge
    1945 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey borderlands at the end of the war show a maturing landscape of suburban towns and industrial centers. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Lederle Laboratories, St Anthonys Cem, and the Erie railroad stops.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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.

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