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Old Maps of Rutherford, New Jersey

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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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1935 Map of Weehawken
    1935 Map of Weehawken
    1935 Weehawken
    1935 Print · USGS
    Bergen and Hudson counties in the mid-1930s show a dense grid of riverfront industry and rail lines interwoven with tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous cemeteries like Holy Cross Cem or trace institutional landmarks like the Hudson County Hospital.
  25. 1940 Map of Weehawken
    1940 Map of Weehawken
    1940 Weehawken
    1940 Print · USGS
    Bergen and Hudson Counties are shown just before the wartime industrial boom, highlighting a landscape where massive rail yards met expansive tidal marshes. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Flower Hill Cem, Bendix Airport, and the Hudson County Penitentiary.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1943 Map of Weehawken
    1943 Map of Weehawken
    1943 Weehawken
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the Second World War was a vital industrial hub of rail yards and river commerce. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through urban street grids and find landmarks like the Monastery, Bendix Airport, and Secaucus Yards.
  34. 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
  37. 1947 Map of Weehawken
    1947 Map of Weehawken
    1947 Weehawken
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey’s industrial heartland is captured here at a post-war peak of rail and aviation development. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Secaucus Yards or locate local landmarks like Lodi Cem and Bendix Airport.
  40. 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
  43. 1955 Map of Weehawken, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Weehawken, 1958 Print
    1955 Weehawken
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the New Jersey Meadowlands and the Hudson waterfront are captured here just as the turnpike and tunnel networks were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace historic parochial sites like St Michaels Monastery and local landmarks from Teterboro Airport to Roosevelt Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1967 Map of Weehawken, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Weehawken, 1968 Print
    1967 Weehawken
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bergen and Hudson counties are shown here in the late sixties as a dense landscape of rail yards, meadowlands, and riverfront industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Union City and Lodi through landmarks like St Michaels Monastery, Grove Church Cem, and Teterboro Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Newark
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's massive industrial and transit network is on full display in the mid-eighties, showing the region just before modern redevelopment. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban grids of Newark, find historic landmarks like Ellis Island, and locate the sprawling Picatinny Arsenal in the western hills.
  64. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Newark
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-eighties shows an incredible transition from the industrial harbor to the wooded Highlands. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Picatinny Arsenal and Newark International Airport or explore protected lands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
  67. 1995 Map of Weehawken, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Weehawken, 1998 Print
    1995 Weehawken
    1998 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of North Jersey and the Hudson riverfront appear in remarkable detail during the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and transit at Croxton Yards or locate local landmarks like Fairleigh Dickinson University and Hoboken Cem.
  70. 2023 Map of Weehawken, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Weehawken, 2023 Print
    2023 Weehawken
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Meadowlands and the urban corridor of North Jersey are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Hoboken Cem and Saint Michael's Cem or locate institutional landmarks such as Felician University.
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