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1950s Maps of Cumberland County, New Jersey

Explore 20 historic maps of Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
  • 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 Cumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cumberland County, NJ maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Newfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Newfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern New Jersey's transition from agricultural hinterland to rail-connected boroughs is captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through Alliance, Brotmanville, and landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Zion Ch.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Elmer, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Elmer, 1954 Print
    1953 Elmer
    1954 Print · USGS
    Salem County’s agricultural and rail-dependent heartland is captured in the early fifties during a peak of rural development. Researchers can trace family roots through the Monroeville Synagogue, Chestnut Grove Cem, and the specialized settlements at Seabrook and Deerfield Street.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Buena, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Buena, 1954 Print
    1953 Buena
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, South Jersey was a patchwork of small truck farms and rural crossroads centered around Landisville and Minotola. Trace local history through landmarks like St Marys Cemetery, the Downstown Airfield, and Folsom.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Millville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Millville, 1955 Print
    1953 Millville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County thrived in the early fifties as a hub of rail transport and agriculture centered around the Maurice River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Siloam Cem, Carmel, and the Sacred Heart Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Bridgeton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bridgeton, 1955 Print
    1953 Bridgeton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bridgeton and its surrounding farm colonies are captured in the early 1950s as the Cumberland County landscape balanced heavy industry with major agricultural production. Genealogists can trace family names and sites through numerous rural landmarks, including Friendship Church, the Old Presbyterian Cemetery, and the historic settlement of Gouldtown.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1955 Map of Alloway, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Alloway, 1956 Print
    1955 Alloway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Salem County is defined here by its intricate millpond system and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family sites at Yorktown, Daretown, and Friesburg, or locate historic landmarks like Mt Zion Cem and Fox Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Bombay Hook
    1956 Map of Bombay Hook
    1956 Bombay Hook
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coast in the mid-1950s is defined by the wetlands of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can trace old family lands and waterways like Whitehall Neck, Woodland Beach, and Dutch Neck Canal.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Fortescue, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Fortescue, 1957 Print
    1956 Fortescue
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey meets the Delaware Bay in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by tidal marshes and maritime life. Researchers can trace the waterfront at Fortescue or locate remote landmarks like Egg Island Point and Wilmas Pond.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Dividing Creek, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dividing Creek, 1957 Print
    1956 Dividing Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's wetlands and river towns are caught in detail during the mid-fifties, showing the transition from traditional river life to industrial growth. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Dividing Creek, Mauricetown, and the Old Bowkers Railroad Grade.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 1956 Map of Dorothy, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dorothy, 1957 Print
    1956 Dorothy
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Pine Barrens of Atlantic County are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from grid-patterned towns to dense riverfront woodlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through Community Ch Cem, while historians can locate old industrial sites like Walkers Forge and the depot at Estell Manor (Risley 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. 1956 Map of Cedarville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cedarville, 1958 Print
    1956 Cedarville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s maritime and rail history is frozen in time here during the mid-fifties, from the oyster-rich shores of DELAWARE BAY to inland milling ponds. Genealogists and researchers can trace lineage through the Old Stone Church Cem, follow the Central Railroad of New Jersey, or locate the Nantuxent Point Lighthouse.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Five Points, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Five Points, 1958 Print
    1956 Five Points
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County communities appear in the mid-fifties during a period of agricultural and institutional growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the Manantico Colony, locate St Marys Ch, or find the mill sites at Leamings Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Ben Davis Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ben Davis Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Ben Davis Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the intricate tidal marshland before the era of modern development. Researchers can trace historic access points like Sea Breeze, the landing at Husted Landing, and the remote Loyds Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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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