1940s Maps of Bridgeton, New Jersey

Explore 6 historic maps of Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton'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 Bridgeton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bridgeton, NJ maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Shiloh
    1941 Map of Shiloh
    1941 Shiloh
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey and Delaware meet here at the start of the 1940s, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and vital industries like Seventh Day Mill, the County Almshouse, and the Ship John Shoal Light.

  2. 1942 Map of Bridgeton
    1942 Map of Bridgeton
    1942 Bridgeton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the early war years shows a landscape of busy glass-making towns and rural farming hamlets connected by an intricate rail network. Researchers can trace the lines of the Central Railroad of New Jersey to old mills and landings like Shaws Mill and Tindells Landing.

  3. 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

  4. 1947 Map of Shiloh, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Shiloh, 1964 Print
    1947 Shiloh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County communities and the winding Cohansey River define this landscape in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Fernwood Cemetery, old schools such as Hopewell School, and the grounds of the County Almshouse.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Bridgeton
    1948 Map of Bridgeton
    1948 Bridgeton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by tidewater rivers and a maturing rail network. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural settlements like Gouldtown and Rosenhayn or locate historic industry at Lummis Mill and Mauricetown Station.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Shiloh
    1949 Map of Shiloh
    1949 Shiloh
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a region defined by tidal rivers and small farming crossroads. Genealogists can trace family connections at Fernwood Cem or explore historic milling sites like Sheppards Mill and Seventh Day Mill.
    2 unique versions available

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