1900s (20th Century) Maps of Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey

1. 1901 Map of Camden

   

   1901 Camden

   1901 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1941 Map of Salem

    

    1941 Salem

    1941 Print · USGS

    Salem County and the Delaware River waterfront appear here in the early 1940s, just as industrial and wartime infrastructure began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through old landmarks like Porches Mill, Yorktown PO, and the Wilmington Ferry route.

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13. 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.

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16. 1942 Map of Camden

    

    1942 Camden

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1948 Map of Glassboro

    

    1948 Glassboro

    1948 Print · USGS

    South Jersey's agricultural heartland and transit corridors are captured here just after the war, showing the area's transition into a modern produce hub. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements like Brotmanville, Husted Station, and Seabrook Farms.

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31. 1948 Map of Salem

    

    1948 Salem

    1948 Print · USGS

    South Jersey at the dawn of the atomic age is a landscape of thriving mill towns and vital river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines or locate family sites near Russels Mill and Hancocks Bridge.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Wilmington

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.

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