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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Avalon, New Jersey

Explore 15 historic maps of Avalon 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Avalon's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Avalon's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Avalon, NJ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  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 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Atlantic City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the coastal transition from salt marsh to forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Estell Manor to North Wildwood or explore the vast bounds of the Belleplain State Forest.
  43. 1994 Map of Avalon, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Avalon, 1998 Print
    1994 Avalon
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore of the 1990s comes alive in this detailed record of Avalon and the northern tip of Stone Harbor. Local historians and boaters can trace the development of Seven Mile Beach, from the Boardwalk to the man-made inlets of Princeton Harbor.
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