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

Explore 41 historic maps of Ridgewood from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Ridgewood's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Ridgewood's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Ridgewood, NJ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1910 Map of Ramapo
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1931 Map of Ramapo
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1934 Map of Park Ridge
    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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1936 Map of Ramsey
    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.
  28. 1938 Map of Paterson
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1938 Map of Ramapo
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1939 Map of Park Ridge
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1940 Map of Ramsey
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1943 Map of Ramsey
    1943 Map of Ramsey
    1943 Ramsey
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Ramapo Valley comes into sharp focus during the 1940s as rail-side communities like Ramsey and Allendale expand along the Erie RR. Researchers can locate specialized sites from the Don Bosco Institute to high-altitude landmarks like Hawk Rock and Houvenkopf Mtn Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1944 Map of Paterson
    1944 Map of Paterson
    1944 Paterson
    1944 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, the industrial corridor of northern New Jersey centered on Paterson was a complex network of rail lines and early airports. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and community institutions like St Michaels Orphanage, Murchio Airport, and the Laurel Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1945 Map of Ramsey
    1945 Map of Ramsey
    1945 Ramsey
    1945 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey borderlands come alive in the mid-1940s, showing a region defined by the Ramapo Mountains and the busy Erie railroad. Trace family roots and local history through the streets of Ramsey, Suffern, and the Don Bosco Institute.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 1955 Map of Paterson, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Paterson, 1957 Print
    1955 Paterson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and suburban sprawl of the mid-fifties is captured here as the Passaic valley grows around Paterson and Clifton. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of schools and churches, or find landmarks like the Van Houten Cem and State Teachers College.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1955 Map of Ramsey, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Ramsey, 1957 Print
    1955 Ramsey
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bergen and Rockland county borderlands appear in the mid-fifties as a mix of rising suburban boroughs and high mountain camps. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and institutions like the Immaculate Conception Seminary, the Erie RR, and Shelton College.
    3 unique versions available
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