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Old Maps of Swedesboro, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Swedesboro. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Swedesboro, NJ maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Salem
    1890 Print · USGS
    South Jersey at the height of the Victorian era is captured here, showing the dense network of rail lines and creek-side landings. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Avis Mills, Hancock's Bridge, and Sharptown.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Chester was a hive of rail activity and water-powered industry at the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named mills such as Llewellyn Mills or visit the campus of the Williamson School and the borough of Media.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Chester
    1896 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor along the Delaware River thrives at the close of the nineteenth century as railroads and mills reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and institutions like the Williamson School, Sharon Academy, and Sycamore Mills.
  10. 1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Salem
    1898 Print · USGS
    Southwestern New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a complex web of rural river settlements and early rail junctions. Trace the paths of the West Jersey and Seashore railroad and locate historical sites like Berry Chapel or Avis Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Chester
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River shoreline at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of industrial riverfronts and emerging mill towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements and institutions like Village Green, Booth Corner, and the Williamson School.
    10 unique versions available
  16. 1901 Map of Camden
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1940 Map of Bridgeport
    1940 Map of Bridgeport
    1940 Bridgeport
    1940 Print · USGS
    The industrial Delaware River waterfront and the rural truck farms of Gloucester County meet at the start of the 1940s. Researchers can trace family sites at Oaklawn Cem, follow the rail lines to Repaupo Sta, and see the footprint of the Locomotive Works.
  22. 1941 Map of Salem
    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.
  25. 1941 Map of Bridgeport
    1941 Map of Bridgeport
    1941 Bridgeport
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River waterfront near Chester and Bridgeport was a hub of transit and industry in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through St Michael Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and the residential blocks of Westinghouse Village.
  28. 1942 Map of Camden
    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.
  31. 1944 Map of Bridgeport
    1944 Map of Bridgeport
    1944 Bridgeport
    1944 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1940s, the Delaware River waterfront between Pennsylvania and New Jersey served as a vital hub for manufacturing and transit. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as St Michael Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and industrial sites like the Locomotive Works.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Salem
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Bridgeport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront and tidal marshlands of the Delaware Valley are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant coastal development. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pennsylvania Railroad network, institutional grounds like Crozier Seminary, and local landmarks from Thompson Point to Warrington Millpond.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    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.
  46. 1955 Map of Woodstown, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Woodstown, 1956 Print
    1955 Woodstown
    1956 Print · USGS
    Salem and Gloucester counties are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Jersey Turnpike begins to reshape the traditional landscape. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines through old hubs like Woodstown, Swedesboro, and the crossroads at Seven Stars.
  49. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1967 Map of Woodstown, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Woodstown, 1968 Print
    1967 Woodstown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Salem and Gloucester counties were characterized by thriving rural townships and mill-based economies in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mt Salem Ch, Porches Mill, and the early rail stops along the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1967 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1967 Bridgeport
    1969 Print · USGS
    Industrial Pennsylvania meets rural New Jersey across the Delaware River in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Crozer Seminary, St Josephs Cem, and the old Repaupo Station.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1995 Map of Bridgeport, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Bridgeport, 1999 Print
    1995 Bridgeport
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River waterfront near the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by heavy industry and critical transportation links. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Solomons Graveyard, the Seaplane Base, and the Bridgeport Airport during a period of significant regional change.
  73. 2011 Map of Woodstown, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Woodstown, 2011 Print
    2011 Woodstown
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swedesboro, including Woodstown, Oldmans Township, and other nearby areas
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