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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Hudson County, New Jersey

Explore 43 historic maps of Hudson County 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Hudson County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Hudson County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Hudson County, 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Staten Island
    1900 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey harbor comes alive in the late Victorian era, showing Staten Island when small villages and defensive forts still defined the coastline. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through Fort Wadsworth, the Morris Canal, and historic settlements like Rossville or Tottenville.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Harlem
    1900 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs are shown at a pivotal moment of growth before the mid-century building boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the streets of Yonkers Park or locate ancestors in the sprawling Woodlawn Cemetery.
    16 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1935 Map of Weehawken
    1935 Map of Weehawken
    1935 Weehawken
    1935 Print · USGS
    Bergen and Hudson counties in the mid-1930s show a dense grid of riverfront industry and rail lines interwoven with tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous cemeteries like Holy Cross Cem or trace institutional landmarks like the Hudson County Hospital.
  22. 1940 Map of Weehawken
    1940 Map of Weehawken
    1940 Weehawken
    1940 Print · USGS
    Bergen and Hudson Counties are shown just before the wartime industrial boom, highlighting a landscape where massive rail yards met expansive tidal marshes. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Flower Hill Cem, Bendix Airport, and the Hudson County Penitentiary.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1943 Map of Weehawken
    1943 Map of Weehawken
    1943 Weehawken
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the Second World War was a vital industrial hub of rail yards and river commerce. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through urban street grids and find landmarks like the Monastery, Bendix Airport, and Secaucus Yards.
  31. 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
  34. 1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Jersey City
    1947 Print · USGS
    The harbor was a hive of industrial and maritime activity just after the war, featuring the intricate rail networks of the Lackawanna and Pennsylvania lines. Trace the early footprints of the Holland Vehicular Tunnels and landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
  37. 1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Elizabeth
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the industrial corridor between Newark and Staten Island reached its peak of rail and maritime activity. Researchers can trace the development of Newark Airport, identify local parish sites like St James, and locate vanished rail stops such as Bay Way Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Weehawken
    1947 Map of Weehawken
    1947 Weehawken
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey’s industrial heartland is captured here at a post-war peak of rail and aviation development. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Secaucus Yards or locate local landmarks like Lodi Cem and Bendix Airport.
  43. 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.
  46. 1947 Map of Central Park
    1947 Map of Central Park
    1947 Central Park
    1947 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs appear in the mid-1940s, a time of dense rail networks and burgeoning aviation. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Polo Grounds, trace family plots in St Michels Cemetery, or study the early layout of La Guardia Field.
  49. 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
  52. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.
  55. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1955 Map of Weehawken, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Weehawken, 1958 Print
    1955 Weehawken
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the New Jersey Meadowlands and the Hudson waterfront are captured here just as the turnpike and tunnel networks were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace historic parochial sites like St Michaels Monastery and local landmarks from Teterboro Airport to Roosevelt Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 1956 Map of Central Park, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Central Park, 1959 Print
    1956 Central Park
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New York and its surrounding boroughs are shown at a peak of urban density, from the heights of the Bronx to the Jersey shoreline. Researchers can trace institutional landmarks like Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and St Michaels Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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