1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Explore 24 historic maps of Cedar Grove from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Cedar Grove, NJ maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.

  2. 1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Paterson
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Morris Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished rail stops and sites like Laurel Grove Cemetery, Wortendyke, and Sicomac.

  3. 1903 Map of Paterson
    1903 Map of Paterson
    1903 Paterson
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's transition from an industrial river valley to a dense rail-connected region is captured here just after the turn of the century. You can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate the old Dundee Dam, or find early settlements like Peetzburg and Etna.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Passaic
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1906 Map of Morristown
    1906 Map of Morristown
    1906 Morristown
    1906 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's transition from industrial highlands to riverine lowlands is captured here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots in Hibernia or Boonton and locate historic crossings like Columbia Bridge and the Morris Canal.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1938 Map of Paterson
    1938 Map of Paterson
    1938 Paterson
    1938 Print · USGS
    Paterson and the Passaic River valley are captured in the late thirties, showing the transition from dense industrial centers to the wooded ridges of the Watchung Mountains. Local historians can trace the foundations of St Michaels Orphanage, the early runways of Murchio Airport, and the grounds of Fairlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Passaic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.

  8. 1944 Map of Paterson
    1944 Map of Paterson
    1944 Paterson
    1944 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, the industrial corridor of northern New Jersey centered on Paterson was a complex network of rail lines and early airports. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and community institutions like St Michaels Orphanage, Murchio Airport, and the Laurel Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Orange
    1947 Map of Orange
    1947 Orange
    1947 Print · USGS
    Essex County in the late 1940s reveals a bustling landscape of industrial rail lines and developing suburban neighborhoods. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Overbrook Hospital to the fairways of Montclair Golf Course and Nutley.

  11. 1947 Map of Caldwell
    1947 Map of Caldwell
    1947 Caldwell
    1947 Print · USGS
    Essex and Morris Counties are shown just after the war, when a network of small airports and golf courses integrated with established boroughs. Researchers can trace the legacy of Hatfield Swamp or locate family sites near Restland Cemetery and Morehousetown.

  12. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Newark
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's massive industrial and transit network is on full display in the mid-eighties, showing the region just before modern redevelopment. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban grids of Newark, find historic landmarks like Ellis Island, and locate the sprawling Picatinny Arsenal in the western hills.

  21. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Newark
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-eighties shows an incredible transition from the industrial harbor to the wooded Highlands. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Picatinny Arsenal and Newark International Airport or explore protected lands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

  22. 1995 Map of Caldwell, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Caldwell, 1998 Print
    1995 Caldwell
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Essex and Morris county borderlands are shown here in the 1990s as suburban growth surrounds the Passaic River wetlands. Researchers can trace local institutions like Caldwell College for Women, the Kessler Institute, and the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

  23. 1995 Map of Paterson, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Paterson, 1999 Print
    1995 Paterson
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial and suburban landscape of Northern New Jersey is shown here during the late 1990s as it centers on the Passaic River valley. Researchers can trace historic institutions and neighborhoods from William Paterson University to the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and the Erie Railroad lines.

  24. 1995 Map of Orange, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Orange, 2000 Print
    1995 Orange
    2000 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Jersey in the mid-nineties shows a complex network of established townships and intensive rail-and-road infrastructure. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like the Thomas A Edison Nat Hist Site, Mt Hebron Cemetery, and Overbrook Hospital.

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