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1950s Maps of Essex County, New Jersey

Explore 10 historic maps of Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Essex County, NJ maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Morristown, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Morristown, 1955 Print
    1954 Morristown
    1955 Print · USGS
    Morristown and its neighboring boroughs are shown in the mid-fifties during a period of robust institutional and suburban growth. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cemetery or trace the early campus layouts of Drew University and Greystone Park State Hospital.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Caldwell, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Caldwell, 1956 Print
    1954 Caldwell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Essex and Morris counties are captured here as suburban growth begins to surround long-standing landmarks and institutional campuses. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Grover Cleveland Sch and old burial grounds such as Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Pompton Plains, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Pompton Plains, 1956 Print
    1955 Pompton Plains
    1956 Print · USGS
    North Jersey at the mid-century shows a landscape of suburban growth and aviation hubs set against the massive Passaic River wetlands. Locate old family plots and parish schools like Mount Calvary Cem and St Joseph Sch, or trace the paths of the Erie RR and Lincoln Park Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Paterson, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Paterson, 1957 Print
    1955 Paterson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and suburban sprawl of the mid-fifties is captured here as the Passaic valley grows around Paterson and Clifton. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of schools and churches, or find landmarks like the Van Houten Cem and State Teachers College.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1955 Elizabeth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greater Newark and Elizabeth are shown here at a peak of industrial and transit development during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and urban historians can trace local parish schools like St Marys Sch, the vast Evergreen Cemetery, and the early layout of Newark Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1955 Orange
    1958 Print · USGS
    Essex County enters the mid-fifties with a landscape of maturing suburbs and sprawling hilltop institutions. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Holy Name Cemetery or Our Lady of Lourdes Sch while tracing the Erie RR and early Garden State Parkway.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Jersey City, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Jersey City, 1958 Print
    1955 Jersey City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jersey City and the New York Harbor waterfront appear at their industrial peak, showcasing a landscape of massive rail yards and active piers. Researchers can trace the sprawling Greenville Yards, the Naval Reservation Bayonne Supply Depot, and local landmarks like Roosevelt Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Roselle
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey thrived during the mid-fifties as the suburban landscape densified around historic rail hubs and new parkways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Fairview Cemetery, Holy Trinity High Sch, and the Lackawanna RR corridor.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.
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