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1950s Maps of Newark, New Jersey

Explore 6 historic maps of Newark 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 Newark'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 Newark's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Newark, NJ maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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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