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1950s Maps of Ridgewood, New Jersey

Explore 9 historic maps of Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ridgewood's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ridgewood, 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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. 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.
  25. 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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