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Old Maps of Ocean City, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 45 historic maps of Ocean City. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ocean City, NJ maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Sea Isle
    1884 Map of Sea Isle
    1884 Sea Isle
    1884 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore emerges as a Victorian-era destination in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Cape May coast. Trace the early rail lines of the West Jersey Railroad and locate maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Sea Isle City and Corson's Inlet.
  4. 1888 Map of Sea Isle
    1888 Map of Sea Isle
    1888 Sea Isle
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May County emerges in the 1880s as railroads began to bridge the marshes. Trace the early development of Sea Isle City and the locations of maritime safety outposts like L. S. Station Townsend's Inlet and L. S. Station Tatham's.
  7. 1890 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Great Egg Harbor
    1890 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey thrived on a network of river landings and new rail lines during the 1880s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through landmarks like Doughty's Mill, Bargaintown, and early outposts like Life Saving Station (29).
  10. 1893 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Map of Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Great Egg Harbor
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey in the late nineteenth century is captured here as the shoreline transitioned into a tourist and maritime hub. Trace the early development of Ocean City and Somers Point, or locate industrial sites like Doughty Mill and the Fish Factory near the inlet.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1894 Map of Sea Isle
    1894 Map of Sea Isle
    1894 Sea Isle
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Cape May coast at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of complex tidal thorofares and early seaside resorts. Trace the path of the West Jersey Railroad and find early maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Corson Inlet.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  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. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Ocean City
    1989 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey shoreline in the late eighties reveals the established resort grids of Ocean City alongside the growing mainland suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Somers Point and locate landmarks like Friends Central Cem and the City Hall Museum.
  67. 1989 Map of Marmora
    1989 Map of Marmora
    1989 Marmora
    1989 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshes of Atlantic and Cape May counties are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced conservation with growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Asbury Ch, Seaside Cem, and the historic settlement at Beesleys Point.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1994 Map of Marmora, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Marmora, 1998 Print
    1994 Marmora
    1998 Print · USGS
    The intersection of the Atlantic and Cape May county lines comes alive in the mid-1990s through this detailed survey of the Great Egg Harbor wetlands. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Scullville and Beesleys Point or locate Asbury Ch and Seaside Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1994 Map of Ocean City, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Ocean City, 1998 Print
    1994 Ocean City
    1998 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey comes alive in the mid-nineties as suburban growth meets the complex estuaries of the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Ocean City, find the Friends Central Cem, or locate the historic Zion Ch and Bargaintown.
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