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1950s Maps of Cape May County, New Jersey

Explore 19 historic maps of Cape May County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Cape May County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cape May County, NJ maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Atlantic City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Atlantic City, 1955 Print
    1952 Atlantic City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the iconic resort at its mid-century height. Trace the original footprints of the Boardwalk piers, the Bader Field airport, and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Marmora, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Marmora, 1955 Print
    1952 Marmora
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey during the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and riverside landings at the confluence of two major rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Jeffers Landing, Scullville, and Palestine Ch along the winding banks of the Great Egg Harbor River.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Sea Isle City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Sea Isle City, 1955 Print
    1952 Sea Isle City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May County comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-connected barrier islands and dense inland swamps. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Seaville Ch, the Coast Guard Station, and the Woodland Cem near Ocean View.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Ocean City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Ocean City, 1955 Print
    1952 Ocean City
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore's barrier islands and mainland communities come alive in the early fifties, showing the interplay of coastal development and tidal marshland. Trace the rail routes of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines or locate landmarks like the Municipal Pier and Friends Central Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Avalon, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Avalon, 1957 Print
    1953 Avalon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor appear in the early fifties, just as the postwar coastal boom was taking hold. Researchers can trace the development of Seven Mile Beach, identifying local landmarks like the Avalon Yacht Club, the original Boardwalk, and the harbors along the Intracoastal Waterway.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Cape May, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape May, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape May
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cape May and the Jersey Cape appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of maritime defense and historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Town Bank, locate the Cold Spring Ch, or study the grounds of the US Naval Res.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape Henlopen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of maritime defense and navigation at the mouth of the bay. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Miles, the rail lines of the Pennsylvania, and the historic waterfront at Lewes.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  25. 1955 Map of Wildwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Wildwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Wildwood
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is in full swing during the mid-1950s, showing the iconic barrier island resorts and salt marshes before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and the oceanfront Boardwalk through Wildwood and North Wildwood.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Stone Harbor, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Stone Harbor, 1957 Print
    1955 Stone Harbor
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is captured mid-century as the Garden State Parkway began reshaping the coastal landscape. Trace the old rail lines and inland settlements like Whitesboro and Mayville, or explore the established grid of Stone Harbor.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Rio Grande, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rio Grande, 1957 Print
    1956 Rio Grande
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cape May's western bayfront communities are captured here in the mid-fifties as residential grids like Villas expanded alongside older marsh-side settlements. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines through Rio Grande and find family-named landmarks such as Sally Marshall Crossing and Nummytown.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Tuckahoe, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Tuckahoe, 1957 Print
    1956 Tuckahoe
    1957 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains and river valleys of Cape May and Atlantic counties are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the legacy of family settlements and rural life at Steelmantown, Marshallville, and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Port Elizabeth, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Port Elizabeth, 1957 Print
    1956 Port Elizabeth
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County villages thrive along the river during the mid-fifties, supported by a mix of maritime trade and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Leesburg Sch or locate historic industry at Fries Mill and Mauricetown Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Port Norris, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Port Norris, 1958 Print
    1956 Port Norris
    1958 Print · USGS
    The oyster-harvesting centers of Cumberland County are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Port Norris, Bivalve, and Shell Pile, or locate rural landmarks like St Anthonys Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Salisbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of coastal defenses and rail-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad lines or locate historic landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and St Martin church.
  49. 1957 Map of Heislerville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Heislerville, 1958 Print
    1957 Heislerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the late fifties is defined here by the meeting of the Maurice River and the Delaware Bay marshes. Researchers can trace the layout of small shore communities like Moores Beach and Reeds Beach, or locate local landmarks including the Eldora Sch and Hands Millpond.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Woodbine, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Woodbine, 1959 Print
    1958 Woodbine
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cape May County in the late fifties remains a landscape of dense wetlands and small rural hamlets connected by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Trace the footprints of local history at Tiffereth Israel Cem, Ludlams Sch, and the State Colony.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
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