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1940s Maps of Avalon, New Jersey

Explore 4 historic maps of Avalon 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 Avalon'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Avalon, NJ maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
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