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1940s Maps of Cape May County, New Jersey

Explore 21 historic maps of Cape May 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 Cape May County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Cape May County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Cape May County, NJ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape defined by its deep river arteries and emerging coastal defenses. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Federalsburg or locate maritime landmarks such as the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Fort Miles Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late forties reveals a coastal landscape of maritime defense and growing seaside towns. Trace the post-war footprint of Salisbury, the strategic Fort Miles Military Reservation, and the Ocean City Seaplane Base.
  58. 1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Pleasantville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Atlantic County and the Jersey Shore are captured here in the years following the war, as rail lines still linked the interior to the sea. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through settlements like Mays Landing, Scullville, and Bargaintown, or locate vanished landmarks like Glen Neath Station.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Salisbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late 1940s is shown here as a busy network of rail-towns and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Pennsylvania Railroad through inland hubs like Georgetown or the maritime reaches of Crisfield and Cape May.
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