1950s Maps of Old Tappan, New Jersey

Explore 12 historic maps of Old Tappan from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Old Tappan, NJ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

  2. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1955 Map of Park Ridge, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Park Ridge, 1958 Print
    1955 Park Ridge
    1958 Print · USGS
    The border country of New Jersey and New York is captured in the mid-1950s as suburban corridors began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace old property lines and institutional landmarks like the Masonic Camp, Lakeside Cems, and the Red Schoolhouse.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1957 Map of Nyack, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Nyack, 1959 Print
    1957 Nyack
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rockland County is seen during a period of rapid post-war growth as the new Thruway begins to reshape the Hudson riverfront. Trace the grounds of Rockland State Hospital, locate the historic Old Stone Ch, or follow the rail lines of the Erie RR through Orangeburg.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available

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