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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
    Covers Newark, including New York, Elizabeth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1955 Orange
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Clifton, Passaic, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Newark, including New York, Jersey City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Roselle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elizabeth, Irvington, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including New York, Philadelphia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including New York, Philadelphia, and other nearby areas
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