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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cape May County, New Jersey

Explore 71 historic maps of Cape May County 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.

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Cape May County, NJ maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sussex County is seen here at a pivotal maritime moment, as the bustling port at Lewes manages the traffic of the Delaware Bay. Researchers can trace early twentieth-century rail lines, the historic Cape Henlopen Light, and local landmarks like West Hill School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1918 Map of Great Egg Harbor, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Great Egg Harbor, 1921 Print
    1918 Great Egg Harbor
    1921 Print · USGS
    Atlantic County at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and pine forests connected by emerging rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Mc Keetown, Steelmans Landing, and the prominent Doughty Mill.
  7. 1918 Map of Tuckahoe, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Tuckahoe, 1921 Print
    1918 Tuckahoe
    1921 Print · USGS
    Southern New Jersey’s pine barrens and river valleys are captured here during a period of transition between early industry and railroad expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Walker's Forge, the West Jersey Railroad, and forgotten milling sites like Bennett Mill.
  10. 1918 Map of Cape May, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Cape May, 1921 Print
    1918 Cape May
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey is shown here at the height of its early railroad era, before modern development transformed the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to Cape May City, find old Life Saving Stations, and locate vanished spots like Schellinger's Landing or Bennet.
  13. 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Vineland
    1921 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s coastal oyster ports and inland industrial centers are captured here during a period of peak maritime activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central R. R. of New Jersey or locate vanished sites like Whitehall Ldg. and Sheppards Mill.
  16. 1919 Map of Sea Isle, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Sea Isle, 1921 Print
    1919 Sea Isle
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of tidal thoroughfares and early rail-connected resorts. Researchers can trace the tracks of the Penna. R.R. through Ocean View or locate old shore landmarks like L.S.S. Corson Inlet.
  19. 1919 Map of Dennisville, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Dennisville, 1921 Print
    1919 Dennisville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Cape May County's southern peninsula is documented here during the height of the coastal rail era, before modern development reshaped the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through sites like Bidwell Town Mill, Goshen Landing, and the many family-named stops along the Philadelphia & Reading R.R.
  22. 1925 Map of Cape May
    1925 Map of Cape May
    1925 Cape May
    1925 Print · USGS
    The tip of the New Jersey peninsula is shown in detail during the early twentieth century, featuring a landscape of burgeoning resort towns and maritime defenses. Researchers can trace early railroad lines, find long-standing landmarks like Cape May Light, and explore vanished coastal features such as L.S. Station Turtle Gut.
  25. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline near Cape Henlopen comes alive in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by maritime safety and rail transport. Trace the routes of the Pennsylvania RR to settlements like Lewes or locate landmarks such as the West Hill School and Cape Henlopen Light.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1940 Map of Cape May, 1941 Print
    1940 Map of Cape May, 1941 Print
    1940 Cape May
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape May County's southern tip was a critical defensive and resort hub during the early fortie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the precise streets of Wildwood, identify the military footprint at the Naval Res, and locate vanished landmarks at South Cape May.
  31. 1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Atlantic City
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey coastline during the pre-war era is mapped here in detail, showcasing the resort boom and rail connections of the day. Researchers can trace the layout of famous boardwalk landmarks like the Steel Pier and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines into the city.
  34. 1941 Map of Cape May
    1941 Map of Cape May
    1941 Cape May
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape May County is caught at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s as coastal defenses and resort life coexist. Researchers can trace the legacy of vanished landmarks and transit routes like the Reading Lines railroad, South Cape May, and the U. S. Naval Res.
  37. 1941 Map of Dennisville
    1941 Map of Dennisville
    1941 Dennisville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape May County's interior and coastal marshes are captured here in the early 1940s, from the bay-side landings to the Atlantic sounds. Trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines through Dennisville and locate the State Prison Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Atlantic City
    1941 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring shore towns are captured in the early 1940s, showing a world of grand boardwalk piers and intricate tidal marshlands. Trace the routes of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines or locate landmarks like Absecon Light and the Heinz Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Port Norris
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's maritime heart is captured here during the early 1940s, as the oyster industry centered on Bivalve and Port Norris reached its mid-century peak. Researchers can trace the Reading Seashore Lines to the coast or locate remote outposts like Fortescue and Matts Landing.
  46. 1941 Map of Sea Isle City
    1941 Map of Sea Isle City
    1941 Sea Isle City
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May County is captured here in the early days of the Second World War, showing the delicate balance of tidal marshes and growing seaside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to Sea Isle City or locate landmarks like the Ludlam Beach Light and the community of Strathmere.
  49. 1941 Map of Tuckahoe
    1941 Map of Tuckahoe
    1941 Tuckahoe
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by sand mining and a dense network of steam and electric rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines through rural stops like Port Elizabeth, Mizpah, and Walkers Forge.
  52. 1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Pleasantville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the intricate tidal marshes and railroad towns before modern suburban expansion. Trace the historic Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines and find family landmarks in Bargaintown, Scullville, and Mays Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Pleasantville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County and the Great Egg Harbor estuary are captured here during the wartime era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road economy through McKee City Station or explore established hamlets like English Creek and Scullville.
  58. 1944 Map of Wildwood
    1944 Map of Wildwood
    1944 Wildwood
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Wildwoods are captured here during the mid-1940s as thriving coastal resorts tied together by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Local historians can trace the development of North Wildwood down to Wildwood Gables, alongside maritime sites like the Ocean Pier and Cold Spring Harbor Dock.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Cape Henlopen
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline at the height of the war shows a strategic landscape of maritime defense and industrial fishing. Trace the military fortifications of Fort Miles Military Reservation, the docks of Consolidated Fisheries, and the old Abandoned LH near Lewes.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Cape Henlopen
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of vital maritime defense and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the Pennsylvania rail line through Lewes and locate landmarks like the West Hill Sch and Coast Guard Sta.
  67. 1944 Map of Rio Grande
    1944 Map of Rio Grande
    1944 Rio Grande
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cape May's western shore and interior settlements are captured during the peak of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the sprawling Wildwood US Naval Air Station and historic local communities such as Rio Grande, Nummytown, and Dias Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Stone Harbor
    1944 Map of Stone Harbor
    1944 Stone Harbor
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May County thrived as a rail-linked summer destination during the mid-1940s, balancing mainland hubs with growing seaside resorts. Researchers can trace the heritage of Whitesboro and Mayville or locate landmarks like the Stone Harbor CG Station and Bowers Municipal Fishing Pier.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1944 Map of Cape May
    1944 Map of Cape May
    1944 Cape May
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey during the mid-forties shows the strategic importance of the peninsula during the war years. Local historians can trace the new Cape May Canal, the Cape May Coast Artillery Reserve, and the rails of the Reading Seashore Lines.
    2 unique versions available
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