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1940s Maps of Burlington County, New Jersey

Explore 28 historic maps of Burlington County 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 Burlington County'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.
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Start exploring Burlington County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Burlington County, NJ maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope.
  4. 1942 Map of Whiting
    1942 Map of Whiting
    1942 Whiting
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here during the early years of the war, showing the region's transition between industry and military use. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Woodmansie, early aviation at Coyle Field, and the rail junction at Whiting.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.
  10. 1942 Map of Tuckerton
    1942 Map of Tuckerton
    1942 Tuckerton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens meet here just as the coastal infrastructure was maturing before mid-century. Researchers can trace the layout of Tuckerton, locate the old Stafford Forge, and explore the maze of sedges in Little Egg Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Mount Holly
    1942 Map of Mount Holly
    1942 Mount Holly
    1942 Print · USGS
    South-central New Jersey during the early war years is defined here by its intricate network of mill streams and small agricultural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Braddock Mill, Newbolds Corner, and the extensive West Jersey Cranberry Meadow.
  16. 1942 Map of Hammonton
    1942 Map of Hammonton
    1942 Hammonton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Atlantic and Camden counties come alive in the early 1940s, showing the South Jersey Pinelands just as the modern highway system began to overlap the old rail networks. Trace historical property lines and local hubs like Winslow Junction, Blue Anchor, and the waters of Hammonton Lake.
  19. 1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Burlington
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived at the start of the 1940s as a hub of heavy rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and old transit points like Dunks Ferry, Borton Landing, and Neshaminy Falls.
  22. 1942 Map of Egg Harbor
    1942 Map of Egg Harbor
    1942 Egg Harbor
    1942 Print · USGS
    South Jersey's Pine Barrens were a mix of industrial remnants and early military footprints during the Second World War. Researchers can trace the layout of the Abandoned World War Cantonment or explore old glass and iron centers like Batsto and Harrisville.
  25. 1942 Map of Pemberton
    1942 Map of Pemberton
    1942 Pemberton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Burlington County during the early years of the war is caught between its deep industrial roots and new military mobilization. Researchers can trace historic iron sites like Mary Ann Furnace, family locations such as Sooy Place, and the rail lines serving Whitesbog.
  28. 1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Philadelphia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden are shown at their wartime peak, anchored by the industrial activity of the Delaware River waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected neighborhoods and landmarks like the U. S. Navy Yard, Fort Mifflin, and the Alms House.
  31. 1944 Map of Trenton West, 1950 Print
    1944 Map of Trenton West, 1950 Print
    1944 Trenton West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Trenton and Morrisville is captured here at the height of its mid-century rail and industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries and landmarks from Fallsington to the landmark Wm Trent House 1719.
  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. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Bristol
    1947 Map of Bristol
    1947 Bristol
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River shoreline at the close of the 1940s shows a landscape of industrial hubs and historic crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of the Masonic Home, the settlement at Timbuctoo, and landmarks like the Stephan Grillet Sch.
  43. 1947 Map of Trenton West
    1947 Map of Trenton West
    1947 Trenton West
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Trenton and Morrisville was a hive of rail and river activity just after the war. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fallsington, locate the Wm Trent House 1719, and follow the Reading Company line through Woodside.
  46. 1947 Map of Trenton East
    1947 Map of Trenton East
    1947 Trenton East
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Delaware River waterfront are captured here just after the war as industrial hubs and suburban neighborhoods began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Warner Village, locate the Bordentown Cemetery, or find the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy along the riverbank.
  49. 1947 Map of Beverly
    1947 Map of Beverly
    1947 Beverly
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor was a hub of transit and industry in the late forties, connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey via the Pennsylvania RR. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional sites like the Philadelphia State Hospital or the St Elizabeth Convent.
  52. 1948 Map of Columbus
    1948 Map of Columbus
    1948 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Burlington County in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape of productive dairies and growing military installations. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Dix Military Reservation or locate family roots near Mansfield Square and the Helis Stock Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1948 Map of New Egypt
    1948 Map of New Egypt
    1948 New Egypt
    1948 Print · USGS
    Post-war Burlington and Ocean counties are defined here by a massive military footprint and the traditional cranberry industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of New Egypt and Wrightstown or locate family landmarks like Cranberry Hall.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1948 Map of Allentown
    1948 Map of Allentown
    1948 Allentown
    1948 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Mercer counties meet here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of established townships and crossroad settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Walnford, Nelsonville, and the East Windsor Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Hammonton
    1948 Map of Hammonton
    1948 Hammonton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Post-war South Jersey is defined here by the meeting of rail and road, as the White Horse Pike cuts through the Pinelands. Trace the development of communities like Hammonton and the critical rail hub at Winslow Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Trenton East, 1949 Print
    1948 Map of Trenton East, 1949 Print
    1948 Trenton East
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and its surroundings are documented here in the late 1940s as suburban expansion began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the development of Warner Village and Hamilton Square or locate landmarks like the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy and Bordentown Cemetery.
  67. 1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Bordentown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey stands at the crossroads of military expansion and early highway development in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layouts of Bordentown and New Egypt or locate landmarks like Arneys Mount and the Pa Maritime Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1949 Map of Camden, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Camden, 1953 Print
    1949 Camden
    1953 Print · USGS
    Post-war New Jersey and Pennsylvania are captured here at the height of their industrial and suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family plots in Harleigh Cem or Locustwood Cemetery while tracing the vanished Central Airport.
    3 unique versions available
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