1940s Maps of Township of Washington, New Jersey

Explore 5 historic maps of Township of Washington 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 Township of Washington'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.
  • 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.
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Start exploring Township of Washington's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Township of Washington, 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. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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