1900s (20th Century) Maps of Sea Breeze, Fairfield Township

1. 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print

   

   1919 Vineland

   1921 Print · USGS

   Cumberland County’s coastal oyster ports and inland industrial centers are captured here during a period of peak maritime activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central R. R. of New Jersey or locate vanished sites like Whitehall Ldg. and Sheppards Mill.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1931 Map of Bay Side

   

   1931 Bay Side

   1931 Print · USGS

   The tidal marshes of the lower Delaware River come alive in the early thirties, showcasing the maritime and agricultural roots of South Jersey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Maskell Mill, the rail path of the Southern Jersey R R, and old bayfront landings at Sea Breeze.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1949 Map of Ben Davis Point

    

    1949 Ben Davis Point

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland County coastline is shown here shortly after the war, where the Cohansey River reaches the bay. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements like Sea Breeze, the remote Husted Landing, and family landmarks at Loyds Corner.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Dover

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Bay coastline and its surrounding communities are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Dover, locate rural landmarks like St Augustine, or study the rail networks of CONRAIL and the Dover Air Force Base.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1993 Map of Ben Davis Point

    

    1993 Ben Davis Point

    1993 Print · USGS

    The coastal reaches of Cumberland County are captured in the early nineties, where the marshy expanse of Back Neck meets the bay. Trace the isolated outposts at Husted Landing and Sea Breeze, or locate the Ben Davis Pt Light marking the shoreline.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---